Bayern Munich midfielder João Palhinha’s career is in flux. The Portuguese international has spent the season on loan at Tottenham Hotspur, but finds himself in a relegation scrap that is heading into the Premier League’s final matchday.
If Spurs are relegated, it would likely be a big hit to all of their transfer planning. But for now, Tottenham and head coach Roberto De Zerbi are said to want to keep the 30-year-old defensive midfielder. The problem? The feeling may not be mutual.
From Portuguese
outlet A Bola, as captured by @iMiaSanMia:
Talks between João Palhinha and Sporting CP over a return to Lisbon are progressing well. The main sticking point is reaching an agreement with FC Bayern on whether it will be a loan deal with an option to buy or a permanent deal. Tottenham have a €30m option to buy, and manager Roberto De Zerbi would like to keep Palhinha, but the player’s preference is a return to Portugal [@abolapt]
From Bayern’s perspective, this is a loan that has not gone to plan. Palhinha clearly does not have a place in Munich and does not appear to be a fit in Vincent Kompany’s tactical setup. However, a second season on loan would mean another delay in recouping the transfer fee that brought him to Bavaria in the first place — and another chance that the loan does not turn into a permanent move.
Bayern could use whatever fee they can get for Palhinha right away to re-invest this summer. It just does not look like the interest is hot. Palhinha is still under contract at Bayern until 2027/28.
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