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Bayern hit out at 'false' Sanches fee claims

The Bavarians say that reports of a €5million payment being owed to Benfica when the midfielder plays his next game are wrong

Bayern Munich have denied that they must pay Benfica €5million when Renato Sanches next makes a competitive appearance.

A report in Portugal this week claimed the Bundesliga champions will owe the additional fee when the midfielder plays what would be his 25th game for the club.

Such a payment would see Sanches' overall price reach €40m, matching the club record transfer of Javi Martinez from Athletic Bilbao in 2012.

However, Bayern insist the claims are "false" and have made it clear they will not release any details about Sanches' contract.