Some insist Palhinha is Benfica-bound for 14+5m | OneFootball

The João Palhinha and Benfica saga continues to heat up the transfer market and has now gained a new decisive chapter. A news outlet reported that the defensive midfielder will indeed become a player for the Eagles, and the figures are already known.

According to SportTV, in a deal that could reach €19 million — almost the same amount as the signing of centre-back Alessandro Circati.

According to the same source, at the Luz club, Palhinha will have a four-year contract waiting for him. Aston Villa and Newcastle were offering a better contract, but family considerations were crucial in the midfielder’s decision, and he will also receive a €1 million signing bonus to make up for the lower salary.

A reunion with Marco Silva, since both worked together at Fulham, and the desire to return to the national team also played a part. The negotiations are already in their final stage, and only a major twist would keep João Palhinha away from Benfica.

The upcoming negotiations with Bayern will therefore be decisive. Palhinha’s desire to wear the Eagle shirt again seems to be prevailing over the financial power of the Premier League, and a return to the Luz is getting ever closer to becoming a reality.

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