Tottenham Hotspur has made it official — Bayern Munich midfielder João Palhinha is headed to London for a season-long loan:
We are delighted to announce the signing of João Palhinha on loan from FC Bayern, subject to international clearance and work permit.
The 30-year-old Portugal international joins the Club on loan until the end of the 2025/26 season with an option to make the move permanent next summer.
Tottenham Hotspur also released the announcement on its social media channels:
Welcome to Tottenham
ADHotspur, João Palhinha pic.twitter.com/aTAYVaujyU
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) August 3, 2025
Bayern Munich also acknowledged the move:
FC Bayern loan João Palhinha to Tottenham Hotspur.
— FC Bayern (@FCBayernEN) August 3, 2025
We wish you all the best for the upcoming season, João!
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Palhinha’s tenure in Bavaria lasted just over a year and really never made any sense since the club had no plan for how to use him. That said, Palhinha did not exactly go out and win a job, ether. Hopefully, this move back to England will rejuvenate the defensive midfielder’s career.
Check out what we have in store for the latest edition of the Bavarian Podcast Works Show:
- Bayern Munich got off to a good start for the 2025/26 season, so let’s unpack how we’re feeling about there things stand and how they look.
- Did the debut of Luis Díaz excite you?
- Are you bought into Tom Bischof and do you think there are enough minutes to go around in the midfield.
- Paul Wanner could get his chance…is he ready?
- Joao Palhinha’s move works for everyone involved.
- It is time to stop messing about, Bayern Munich needs to go get Nick Woltemade and stop its standoff with VfB Stuttgart.
- Our “too early” transfer report card on Bayern’s moves.
- Catching up on all of Bayern Munich’s moves so far for the first team and on campus.
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