Soccer - FC Bayern reportedly close to signing Palhinha
The transfer of Portuguese national player Joao Palhinha (28) to FC Bayern Munchen is reportedly close to being finalized. According to information from TV broadcaster Sky, only details remain to be clarified. The German football record champions are said to pay FC Fulham a fixed transfer fee of 46 million Euro, bonus payments could increase this amount.
The defensive midfielder, currently in action at the EM, is expected to sign a contract with Munchen until the summer of 2028. The medical check is scheduled to take place after the European Championship. No official statements on the transfer have been made yet.
Palhinha was a target for FC Bayern in the summer of 2022
Palhinha was a target for FC Bayern in the summer of 2022. The then Munchen coach Thomas Tuchel had particularly wanted a defensively-oriented six for the midfield. The acquisition of the 30-time national player, who has been playing for Fulham for two years, was thwarted on the last day of the transfer period because Fulham would not release him without a replacement.
"We regretted that," said Bayern's club president Herbert Hainer in retrospect. After that, Palhinha extended his contract with the English first division club until the summer of 2028.
Portugal's national coach Roberto Martinez has recently recommended a signing of the former Sporting Lisbon professional to FC Bayern. "He is not only good enough for Bayern, he would even strengthen Bayern. He makes players around him better. He deserves everything that comes to him. As a person, he is even better," said Martinez, who with Portugal will face France in Hamburg on Friday (21.00 CET) in the EM semi-finals.
- Despite missing out on Palhinha in the summer of 2022 due to Fulham's insistence on a replacement, FC Bayern Munich is on the brink of securing his services with a reported transfer fee of 46 million Euro.
- The commitment shown by FC Bayern towards Palhinha's acquisition is reflected in the potential bonus payments that could increase the transfer fee.
- Palhinha's transfer to Munich drew attention in Germany, England, and across Europe, with Fulham FC and Bavaria both playing significant roles in the saga.
- FC Bayern, the dominant force in the Bundesliga for many years, is set to bolster their midfield with Palhinha's defensive skills, positioning them even stronger for future challenges.
- Sky, a prominent broadcasting network, reportedly provided updates on the transfer negotiations between FC Bayern and Fulham, keeping soccer fans in Bavaria and around the world captivated.
- The potential signing of Palhinha underlines FC Bayern's continued investment in top talent, further cementing their position as one of the most influential soccer clubs in Europe.
- Palhinha's move from Fulham to Munich remains a topic of interest and anticipation among fans, analysts, and the press, with the transfer set to impact both teams and the broader soccer landscape in Germany and England.
