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PSG cancels contract of Portuguese midfielder Renato Sanches

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 4, 2026, 8:50 AM

Last updated Sep 4, 2026

PSG cancels contract of Portuguese midfielder Renato Sanches

Summary

Paris Saint-Germain and Renato Sanches have mutually agreed to terminate the midfielder's contract. The 29-year-old moves to free agency after struggling to secure a regular spot in the squad. Sanches previously spent time on loan at Roma, Benfica, and Panathinaikos during his tenure with the French club. He holds 32 caps for the Portugal national team and is now expected to seek a new club to increase his playing time. PSG completed the deadline day with no new additions to their roster.

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Key Details

•PSG and Renato Sanches mutually agreed to cancel his contract.
•Sanches is a 29-year-old midfielder with 32 caps for Portugal.
•The player previously completed loan spells at Roma, Benfica, and Panathinaikos.
•PSG made no new roster signings on transfer deadline day.
•Ousmane Dembele remains with the club but is currently excused from training.

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8:50 AMYahoo Sports — PSG release midfielder with 32 Portugal caps

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