Cold shower: João Palhinha moves away from Sporting after all | OneFootball

João Palhinha has once again been linked with Sporting in recent hours, fueling rumors of a possible return to Alvalade. However, the possibility of the Portugal international wearing green and white again is, at this stage, far from becoming reality.

According to Record, despite information attributed to transfer market specialist Matteo Moretto reporting contacts between the midfielder and Sporting, the return of the former captain is not currently a scenario being considered by the club’s SAD.

The main reason has to do with the business already done by the green-and-whites in the market. Rui Borges recently brought in Sergi Altimira for the defensive midfield position, in a transfer worth €18 million, plus €2 million in add-ons, strengthening an area that had already seen other new arrivals this summer.

Palhinha is still looking for a new challenge. Under contract with Bayern Munich until 2028, the 30-year-old midfielder is not part of the German club’s plans and has already confirmed that he will not remain at Tottenham, where he spent last season on loan, recently saying goodbye to Spurs fans on social media.

The future of the former Sporting player therefore remains open. Despite the recent links to Alvalade, the club’s hierarchy is not, for now, considering moving forward with an operation that is still seen as unlikely in this summer transfer window.

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