Palhinha's friend says midfielder has agreed terms with Benfica | OneFootball

The saga surrounding João Palhinha’s future continues with no resolution in sight. On the same day that Bayern Munich sporting director Max Eberl confirmed there is no agreement with Aston Villa, new information emerged regarding the Portugal international’s wishes. Diogo Viana, a Sport TV pundit and friend of the 31-year-old midfielder, guarantees that Palhinha has already agreed personal terms with the two clubs he wants to represent: Aston Villa or Benfica.

“I’ve been reading reports that Palhinha has already agreed terms with Aston Villa. He has also already agreed terms with Benfica. João Palhinha wants Aston Villa or Benfica, because of everything these two clubs have done, because they really want the player and are constantly speaking with him.”

This information puts Benfica back in the race for the Eagles’ former player, at a time when a move to England also remains on the table, although there is still no agreement between Bayern and Aston Villa.

Diogo Viana also revealed that Palhinha’s desire to return to Benfica is strong enough for the player to be willing to make a financial sacrifice. “If we’re talking about the terms, Palhinha will lower his salary to go to Benfica, and he has already told Benfica’s hierarchy and Marco Silva that.”

The midfielder would therefore be willing to give up part of the salary he currently earns at Bayern Munich in order to complete his return to the Luz. The final decision will now depend on negotiations between the clubs. Bayern want to find a solution for a player who is not part of Vincent Kompany’s plans.

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