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Bayern Munich's veteran midfield general Xabi Alonso has tipped Portuguese youngster Renato Sanches to become a key figure for Bayern Munich in their chase for more glory. The reigning Bundesliga champions signed the 19-year-old midfielder from Benfica for an initial €35 million, on a five-year contract in the summer. Despite his age, Sanches is already a European Championship winner and is seen as a signing to take Bayern forward under Carlo Ancelotti's guidance. "He will be a very important player. He has a lot of energy, he is very strong [physically] and he is hungry. Hungry to win every title. He is a very good signing for the club," said Alonso. "His age doesn't matter. He is 19, but he is ready -- he is a top player already. "That's the most important thing for every player -- if he is 19 or 35 years old." Sanches has yet to make his Bundesliga debut after aggravating a thigh injury last month, but Alonso reckons his new teammate might take the field against Schalke on Friday. "I think Renato is feeling very good," he added. "Maybe there is a possibility for him to play on Friday [against Schalke]. Maybe, but I don't know. "You have to ask Carlo Ancelotti tomorrow [at the news conference]. Renato trained two weeks very good. He is ready." Bayern opened their title defence with a 6-0 trouncing of Werder Bremen on matchday one to kick start the post-Pep Guardiola era for the German giants.
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