Exclusive: “Logical to assume” PSG star will leave this summer, Saudi transfer likely – expert

May 9, 2024Ligue 1

It is logical to assume that Renato Sanches will leave Paris Saint-Germain in this summer’s transfer window, with Saudi Arabia making sense as a next destination for him, according to Jonathan Johnson.

Speaking exclusively to CaughtOffside for the latest edition of his Daily Briefing column, the French football expert provided some insight into Sanches’ situation, stating that his current wages at PSG might make him a complicated target for many European clubs to afford.

Sanches has not exactly impressed during his spell on loan with Roma, so Johnson doesn’t expect there to be a long list of clubs queuing up for his signature, with the Saudi Pro League seeming like a good option for the Portugal international to revive his career for a couple of years before perhaps then returning to Europe to try again to succeed in a major league.

Renato Sanches in action for loan club Roma

Sanches transfer: Johnson’s update on PSG midfielder’s future

Given that Sanches was not part of Luis Enrique’s plans for this season, Johnson assumes he surely won’t be involved in the first-team at the Parc des Princes next term either.

“Things have not gone brilliantly for Renato Sanches on loan at Roma this season, and it’s not easy to see where he goes next as he’s set to return to PSG. It feels similar to the Georginio Wijnaldum saga, so maybe Sanches could tread a similar path and go somewhere like Saudi Arabia,” Johnson said.