“Not our plan that we give it up”
Bavaria’s sports director excludes sales from Palhinha
04/19/2025 – 10:10 a.m.Reading time: 2 min.
João Palhinha had certainly imagined his first season at Bayern. So far it has not been used so often – but that should change.
So far, João Palhinha has not experienced an easy first year at FC Bayern – but despite the mixed season and only 21 missions since July of last year, the club does not think of selling the midfielder. Sports director Christoph Freund made it clear.
Before the Bundesliga game of the Munich at the 1st FC Heidenheim on Saturday (from 3:30 p.m. in the T-Online Live ticker), friend clearly commented on the ongoing speculation about the Portuguese: “He did not really come into a rhythm-even through injuries. It is the first year in which he plays in such a big club. He is a real professional and a great. Summer. “
Palhinha changed from FC Fulham to Munich in the summer of 2024 for 55 million euros. Portugal’s national player signed until 2028. In the current season, however, the 29-year-old did not come to the train as hoped, and a muscle bundle rupture also threw him back. In 14 league games he was only in the starting eleven six times.
Nevertheless, the new coach Vincent Kompany continues to count on him. “He was unlucky with his injuries. Now he is ready to help the team when his moment comes. Hopefully in his moments he will show how good he is,” said Kompany.
Recently there was not only Palhinha, but also about the occupation of the storm discussions. After the end of the Champions League quarter-finals against Inter Milan, it was questioned whether the squad next to Harry Kane needs another central storm tip.
Freund also rejected this consideration: “If we leave, everyone is right anyway and everyone knows better. But when you see how many chances we develop, how many players can really do goals, then I think we are really well positioned on the offensive.”