After the failed change of Joao Palhinha to FC Bayern there were many indications that the transfer of Tuchel’s dream player had just been postponed. But now the Portuguese surprisingly extended his contract with FC Fulham.
The change from Joao Palhinha to FC Bayern literally collapsed at the last second. Two days after the failed transfer, his brother and advisor wrote to Goncalo Palhinha in an Instagram post: “You didn’t destroy the dream, you just postponed it” – that sounded like one Change in the winter transfer window on including a side swipe Fulham.
Has now Palhinha completely surprisingly, his contract with FC, which runs until 2027 Fulham extended until 2028 – was that it with the winter change? A possible winter signing of the Portuguese will probably be even more difficult and costly for the record champions. “I’m very happy. A lot of things have happened to me in the last few weeks”said the 28-year-old: “I have always been 100 percent committed and dedicated to my club. And in the future I will continue to give everything I have to give.”
Palhinha is now likely to become significantly more expensive
The contract extension in London is likely to be accompanied by a hefty salary increase. And Palhinha A change next winter is likely to be significantly more expensive than the recently rumored 45 to 60 million euros. It wasn’t the only strange twist on Thursday: Shortly before Palhinha also had right-back Kyle Walker extended with his employer, the 33-year-old, who was also courted by Bayern, signed until 2026 Manchester City.
Despite all their efforts, the Munich team were unable to sign a new player in either position on September 1st. Especially on Palhinhas Coach Thomas Tuchel urgently urged improvements to the position. But while the desired defensively strong six didn’t come, Bayern gave up midfielder Ryan Gravenberch shortly before the goal was closed (Liverpool) and right-back Benjamin Pavard (Inter) off. It is generally expected that the Munich team will want to sign again in midfield and defense in the winter.
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Source: BR24Sport September 14, 2023 – 8:54 p.m
