When a footballer is starting Champions League knockout matches at the age of 18, he’s probably got something about him.
That’s certainly the case with Renato Sanches, the young Benfica midfielder who is reportedly being watched by Manchester United.
The teenager, who only made his first-team debut in October, started both legs against Zenit St Petersburg and helped his club progress to the last eight with a come-from-behind win.
He’s already started making a good impression with some of those watching the early kickoff
Renato Sanches is quality, there aren't many players you can look
at and immediately know they're going to reach the very top.— DN (@MandzuWide) March 9, 2016
Man United fans in particular have got very excited
https://twitter.com/Crooksy180/status/707630493852897283
https://twitter.com/MyBoyMemphis/status/707628188650831873
Though some may be tempering their expectations
Renato Sanches as a replacement for Carrick?
— Southwest Cee (@MoetMarxistt) March 9, 2016
It’s reached the point that people are tuning in just to watch him and him alone
Gonna watch second half of Benfica now, all eyes on Renato Sanches 👀👀
— Paco (@Paco_Allen) March 9, 2016
He’s quality in any language
Renato Sanches ces le futur
— 🇵🇹 1904 (@j_db33) March 9, 2016
