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.
"On the media reports that FC Bayern Munich will
have to pay an additional payment of €5million to
his former club, Benfica, upon the next appearance
of Renato Sanches, FC Bayern makes clear: this
story is false," a club statement read.
"Nor is there a payment due upon the next
performance of Renato Sanches in any subsequent
games.
"In addition, FC Bayern will not disclose any
information about the contract."
Portugal international Sanches was signed by
Bayern last year for an initial fee of €35m, although
his price could reportedly reach as much as €80m
depending on certain bonuses.
Bayern deputy chairman Jan-Christian Dreesen
stated last May: "The transfer fee is €35million,
plus possible bonus payments that could become
due if for example the player is named in the World
Team of the Year or FIFA World Player of the
Year."
The 19-year-old has struggled for regular football
under Carlo Ancelotti in his first season in
Germany, making only five starts in the Bundesliga.