The 21-year-old had seen his stock plummet over the last 24 months since moving from Benfica, but he is now inviting comparisons with Bayern legends
Just a few short months ago Renato Sanches was widely considered to be damaged goods. The former teenage hotshot and hero of Portugal's Euro 2016 win had seen his reputation sharply devalued, with the added black mark of a pitiful relegation campaign with Swansea against his name.
New Bayern Munich coach Niko Kovac had faith in the youngster, however. That faith is being repaid with glee by Sanches, who is taking a starring role in a Bayern team dreaming of regaining the Champions League title.