João Palhinha ‘to be unveiled’ by Benfica on Wednesday 26 | OneFootball

João Palhinha could be presented as a Benfica player on Wednesday 26. Record writes that the 31-year-old is unlikely to return to Bayern Munich, with an official announcement possible a day before the Europa League tie with Aarhus.

The Portugal midfielder underwent medical examinations on Monday morning ahead of signing his contract.

Benfica will pay 14 million euros plus 5 million in add-ons for the defensive midfielder. He is in Portugal on leave from Bayern, who have permitted him to extend his stay.

He flew into the country on Saturday carrying several suitcases, as the transfer moved towards completion. The trip came on the day Bayern won the Super Cup 2-1 against Borussia Dortmund. At that point he remained a Bayern player, on a two-day break to spend time with his children, with a Sunday return to Munich planned.

Palhinha joined Bayern in 2024 after spells with Fulham and Sporting. Last season he was on loan at Tottenham, making 45 appearances, scoring seven goals and providing two assists.

Source: Glorioso 1904

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