Mauro Xavier on Palhinha deal, assures Benfica fans: not done yet | OneFootball

João Palhinha is getting closer and closer to becoming a Benfica player. The Portuguese international midfielder underwent a series of medical tests on Monday morning before becoming the sixth signing for the 2026/27 season. Even so, Mauro Xavier believes there will be more movement.

"Benfica's transfer market is not closed yet. This one (the signing of João Palhinha) was a wish of Marco Silva. I am convinced that until the end of the transfer window, at every club, players will still come in and go out", he began by saying on CMTV.

The commentator close to the Club praised the strategy the Eagles adopted to sign the Bayern Munich holding midfielder. "Benfica decided on the only possible strategy, which was to wait for the end of the market and for there to be no offers at the level Bayern initially demanded. It was a game of patience. This type of deal can only happen at the close of the window," he said.

It is worth remembering that Palhinha, 31, is no longer expected to return to Bayern Munich and, all indications are, .

The footballer is preparing to begin a new stage of his career. The midfielder joined Bayern Munich in 2024, after having played for Fulham and Sporting, and last season he was loaned to Tottenham. In service of the London side, Palhinha made 45 appearances, scored seven goals and provided two assists.

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