João Palhinha confirms Tottenham exit, fuels Sporting dream | OneFootball

João Palhinha confirmed his departure from Tottenham this Friday. The Portugal international took to social media to bid farewell to the Spurs fans, bringing his spell at the English club to an end, where he was on loan from Bayern Munich, the club he remains under contract with until June 2028.

Tottenham had a purchase option set at €30 million, but chose not to exercise it. Instead, the London side strengthened their midfield with the signings of former Sporting player Mateus Fernandes and Sandro Tonali, definitively ruling out Palhinha’s stay in north London.

"Dear COYS, I am writing this message with sincere gratitude for all the kindness and support you have always shown me throughout my time at this special club. Representing Tottenham had a profound impact on my life, not only professionally but also personally, and it is something I will carry with me forever," wrote the 30-year-old midfielder, who also left words of thanks to his teammates, coaching staff, club employees and fans.

Despite the farewell, Palhinha leaves a positive mark on Tottenham. The former Sporting midfielder was crucial to Spurs staying in the Premier League, scoring the only goal in the 1-0 win over Everton on the final matchday of the league season.

, recording the most prolific season of his career. The future of the Portugal international now remains open, at a time when Sporting continue to monitor developments in the case.

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