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Palhinha's Bayern Exit: Benfica Beckons!
26 Aug
Summary
- Joao Palhinha has officially transferred from Bayern Munich to Benfica.
- The midfielder signed a contract with Benfica until June 2030.
- Benfica reportedly paid around €20 million for Palhinha's transfer.
João Palhinha has officially completed his transfer from Bayern Munich to Benfica, as announced by the Bundesliga champions on Wednesday. The 31-year-old Portuguese international is making a return to his home city of Lisbon, having started his professional football journey at Sporting.
Palhinha has committed his future to Benfica by signing a contract that extends until June 2030. Media reports indicate that the Portuguese club secured his services for a transfer fee in the region of €20 million. This move signifies Palhinha's return to his home country.
Bayern's board member for sport, Max Eberl, stated that the club had an open discussion with Palhinha regarding his situation and reached an agreement that satisfied all parties. Eberl expressed gratitude for his contributions and wished him well for his future endeavors. Palhinha had joined Bayern from Premier League side Fulham in 2024, and prior to that, he was on loan at Tottenham for the previous season.
