João Palhinha isn't a Benfica player yet because one issue remains | OneFootball

João Palhinha arrived in Lisbon on Saturday, at a time when his transfer to Benfica is in its final stages. Benfica’s SAD already has an agreement with Bayern and the Portugal international, but the deal’s official announcement still depends on resolving a few issues related to the midfielder’s departure from the German club.

Palhinha’s presence in Portugal naturally raised expectations surrounding the move to the Luz. However, the midfielder was keen to clarify that the trip was exclusively personal, stressing that he remains, for now, under contract with Bayern and that he used his two days off to be with his children.

According to Record, there are still some details to be settled between Palhinha, his representatives and the German champions, especially regarding the player’s release. It is precisely this situation that is delaying the deal’s official announcement.

In the coming hours, the Portugal international is expected to remain with his children, João and Francisco. Being close to his family, moreover, is said to have been one of the factors that weighed on Palhinha’s decision to move back to Portugal and sign for Benfica.

Asked directly about the possible move to the Estádio da Luz, the midfielder refused to fuel speculation and pointed out that he is still under contract with Bayern until 2028: “I’m not going to speak now, I’m still a Bayern player. On Sunday I’m returning to Munich.”

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