Misunderstanding temporarily ended: João Palhinha leaves FC Bayern again after a year.
The 30 -year -old Portuguese moves to the Premier League for a season for one season to Tottenham Hotspur. This was announced by the German record champion on Sunday evening. The “Spurs” also have a purchase option.
“Unfortunately, João Palhinha did not come up with the hoped -for operating times at FC Bayern last season. With Tottenham Hotspur we found the best solution for all sides”, “,,” Said sports director Max Eberl: “João can complete a whole season at the top international level. We wish him all the best for the upcoming game year.”
Only ten times in the starting eleven
Palhinha switched to German record champions with one year late from FC Fulham for 51 million euros. The midfielder had actually been Thomas Tuchel’s desired player, under Vincent Kompany the international couldn’t get as hoped. Palhinha, the contract of which runs until 2028, stood only ten times in 25 missions in Bavaria’s starting eleven. He only did 986 minutes of competitive game.
Champions League with Tottenham
However, from November to January, a muscle bundle tear had also put him out of action for two months. The Premier League knows Palhinha from 79 competitive games for Fulham. At Tottenham, the 34-time international, who was recently National League winner with Portugal, can even play in the Champions League.
The “Spurs” only ended the past season in 17th place, but won the Europa League in the final against Manchester United and made it into the most important European club competition.