Benfica ‘to offer’ €15 million plus add-ons for João Palhinha | OneFootball

Benfica are preparing a major push to sign João Palhinha on a permanent deal, with Bayern Munich not planning another loan.

Record writes that Benfica have tabled 15 million euros guaranteed, with a further five million in potential add-ons for the midfielder.

Benfica want to avoid losing Palhinha over finances and are ready to make a significant effort. The package includes around two and a half million euros net per season on a contract spanning four seasons, plus a one million euros signing-on fee. Taken together, the operation could exceed 40 million euros.

The deal remains far from agreed. Newcastle have entered the race and can present stronger arguments to Bayern, who value Palhinha at about 25 million euros.

Benfica accept they may struggle to match every proposal, but believe two factors could prove decisive, the player’s preference and their financial effort. There is optimism at Luz, with a long-standing understanding over personal terms, and at 31 the midfielder is open to returning to Portugal and representing Benfica.

Source: Glorioso 1904

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