Breaking! Benfica close to Palhinha, presentation date known | OneFootball

João Palhinha is getting closer and closer to becoming a Benfica player. The Portuguese international midfielder underwent a series of medical examinations on Monday morning before moving on to sign a contract with the Eagles.

According to Record, Bayern Munich allowed the player to remain in Lisbon to complete the usual medical tests required before finalizing the transfer to Luz. The process is at a very advanced stage and Palhinha is not expected to return to Germany.

The 31-year-old midfielder arrived in Portugal on Saturday, carrying several suitcases, at a time when negotiations between Benfica and Bayern were already very close to being concluded. The trip took place on the same day the Bavarians beat Borussia Dortmund 2-1 in the Super Cup.

Asked upon arrival, Palhinha kept a cautious tone. “I am still a Bayern player. I have two days off, I came to spend them with my children, on Sunday I return to Munich,” he said, although the situation now points to him staying in Lisbon.

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