Fresh João Palhinha update, Sporting pleased | OneFootball

João Palhinha’s return to Sporting could be closer to happening. The 30-year-old Portuguese midfielder has reportedly already given the green light to wear the lion on his chest again, at a time when Tottenham are not expected to move forward with a permanent deal for him.

According to journalist Christian Vaquero, Sporting are closing in on the signing of Palhinha and have already received the Portuguese international’s “yes”. The same source adds that Tottenham have decided not to exercise their option to buy the midfielder, paving the way for a return to Alvalade.

With this scenario, it will now be up to Sporting to try to reach an agreement with Bayern Munich, the club that holds the player’s rights. The midfielder remains a highly regarded name within the Lions’ structure, which is looking to strengthen the midfield for the 2026/27 season.

He represented Sporting’s first team between 2017 and 2022, winning one league title, two League Cups and one Super Cup. After establishing himself at Alvalade, he moved to Fulham before heading to Bayern Munich.

Despite progress in the talks, the operation still depends on an agreement between the clubs. Even so, the player’s approval represents an important step towards João Palhinha’s possible return to Sporting in this summer transfer window.

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