Leonino exclusive - Amorim wants to stop João Palhinha joining Sporting | OneFootball

The return of João Palhinha to Sporting has hit a new obstacle with Milan entering the race for the Bayern Munich player. The Italian club, managed by Ruben Amorim, is closely monitoring the situation of the Portuguese international, Leonino has learned.

The connection between the coach and the player is an important factor in the battle for the footballer. The two worked together at Sporting, where the midfielder established himself as one of the key pieces of the team that won the national title in 2020/21, but they also crossed paths at Braga at an earlier stage of their respective careers.

According to what our newspaper has learned, the relationship of trust built over those periods could weigh on any eventual decision by the player. The coach knows the midfielder’s characteristics well, understands the impact he can have on a team’s balance, and may see the Portuguese international as a solution to strengthen the Rossoneri midfield.

Despite Sporting’s desire to try to secure the return of a player with strong ties to the club, the Italian competition represents a significant threat. Milan have greater financial power than the Lions, with a stronger ability to offer a higher investment and better salary conditions to the footballer.

As such, the possibility of Palhinha once again wearing the green-and-white shirt remains open, but the Italians’ entry into the race makes the process more complicated for Sporting’s SAD. Sporting are trying to use the emotional connection to convince the player.

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