Renato Sanches: the Getafe deal, but not in time for Deportivo

The transfer window is heating up for Getafe, who—according to Sport—are close to landing a late reinforcement: Renato Sanches. The key issue is timing: even if the deal is completed, the report makes it clear that the player won’t be available for the upcoming clash against Deportivo at the Coliseum.

A clash with absences

On the Deportivo side, Hidalgo faces a game he describes as extremely tough. For this plan, the team has only one confirmed absence (Noé Carrillo) and also a doubt over Asp-Jensen.

However, the injury and suspension list adds more pressure. Deportivo will not have Zaid Romero (sent off) and also cannot count on the injured Kiko Femenía, as stated in the same piece.

What’s behind Sanches

Sport adds that Getafe have registered spots available and are still searching for a “last-minute” option from the pool of free agents. The name that fits is Renato Sanches, a top European prospect who has seen his level fluctuate in recent seasons.

On the player’s situation, journalist Sebastian Denis—a specialist in the French market where Sanches spent much of his career—claims that the midfielder wants to keep his path in European football despite offers from the Arab leagues, and that he would like to try in LaLiga, a competition where he has not played yet. Denis also says talks are ongoing to seal a new contract, with other clubs in the mix, including Sevilla, waiting to see how things develop.

The article recalls that Sanches broke through at Benfica and later played for Bayern Munich and PSG, before a series of loan spells that included Swansea, Lille, Roma and Panathinaikos. It even mentions that Denis believes he would enjoy reuniting with Getafe teammates such as Orel Mangala and Martin Satriano.

In short, Sport’s message is clear: the deal may arrive for Getafe, but for Sunday’s match versus Deportivo the reinforcement should come too late.