Bayern Munich midfielder Xabi Alonso has praised his side's signing of Renato Sanches, claiming that the player will be 'important for the club'.
According to ESPN FC, the veteran playmaker has been speaking highly of the young Portuguese international and has insisted that he will play a big part in Bayern winning more silverware in the coming seasons.
"He will be a very important player," said Alonso."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.
"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."
Ancelotti: "I need to check in with Arturo Vidal, but I think [Renato Sanches] can play tomorrow." #S04FCB pic.twitter.com/AVe8Ubq7CB
The young attacking player is yet to make his Bundesliga debut for the club after aggravating a hamstring injury during pre-season, however Alonso has suggested that he could take to the field against FCSchalke 04 after impressing in training.
"I think Renato is feeling very good.Maybe there is a possibility for him to play on Friday.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."
The 19-year-old, who is already a European Championship winner after being part of the Portugalsquad that beat France in the final of the Euros this summer in Paris, signed a five-year-contract with the German giants from Benfica for roughly €35m.