João Palhinha now has a date to join Benfica | OneFootball

João Palhinha arrives in Lisbon this Saturday to strengthen Benfica. The Portugal international has already agreed to terminate his contract with Bayern Munich and is expected to arrive in the Portuguese capital this Saturday, moving ever closer to completing his return to Luz.

The information was reported by Record. The transfer has thus entered its decisive phase. Two days ago, Fabrizio Romano gave his “Here we go” for the midfielder’s move to Benfica, in a deal that should see the Eagles pay a fixed 14 million euros, with a further five million possible in add-ons.

The agreement marks the culmination of a long transfer saga, with Palhinha being linked for several weeks with a return to Portugal. Benfica’s interest remained firm despite foreign competition and Bayern Munich’s initial valuation, as the German club wanted to recoup a significant part of the investment made in the player.

He is now preparing to begin a new stage of his career. The midfielder joined Bayern Munich in 2024 after playing for Fulham and Sporting, and last season he was loaned to Tottenham. While with the London side, he made 45 appearances, scored seven goals and provided two assists.

The 31-year-old player’s desire ultimately weighed heavily in the decision and seems to have been decisive in overcoming competition from Premier League clubs. The Portuguese midfielder is getting closer and closer to wearing the red shirt again.

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