Mauro Xavier says Benfica’s window not closed as João Palhinha could be confirmed Wednesday | OneFootball

Mauro Xavier welcomed the impending arrival of João Palhinha and said Benfica’s transfer window is not yet closed. He suggested further movement remains possible in and out, speaking on CMTV.

He described the pursuit of Palhinha as a long-standing wish of Marco Silva and added that he is convinced clubs across the game will still do business before the deadline.

Xavier praised Benfica’s approach to the deal, arguing the only viable tactic was to wait until late in the window in case rival offers did not match Bayern Munich’s initial demands. He called it a game of patience and the sort of transfer that tends to crystallise at the close.

Palhinha, 31, is not expected to return to Bayern and could be confirmed by Benfica on Wednesday 26, a day before their Europa League tie with Aarhus.

The midfielder joined Bayern in 2024 after spells with Fulham and Sporting, and spent last season on loan at Tottenham. He played 45 matches for the London club, scoring seven goals with two assists.

Source: Glorioso 1904

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