Sérgio Krithinas puts Palhinha back in Benfica's frame: talks on | OneFootball

João Palhinha’s future remains uncertain, and Benfica are still keeping a close eye on the Portuguese international’s situation. Although the midfielder has avoided publicly commenting on the Eagles’ interest, Sérgio Krithinas guarantees that contacts between Benfica’s hierarchy and the player’s circle are still ongoing.

“He is someone who does not know where he will be playing a month from now. I don’t know how long that process of Palhinha leaving Bayern will take, and he is clearly a player who is not closing the door on Benfica. There are talks with Benfica. There is an important personal side to the decision-making process. So, looking at everything he may weigh up, Palhinha is not closing the door on either Benfica or Aston Villa,” he said.

The pundit also believes that the situation is far from being resolved and that the market could work in Benfica’s favour. In Sérgio Krithinas’ view, Bayern Munich’s position could change as the transfer window progresses, especially if an agreement is reached between João Palhinha and one of the interested clubs.

“Time is working against Bayern. If Palhinha reaches an agreement with an interested club, it will end up forcing Bayern to sell for less or accept a loan deal. One thing is what Bayern are saying now, another is what they will be saying in a month. I think that process will still take time. There is no motivation to close a deal on the terms Bayern want right now,” he concluded.

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