Bayern Munich lowers price for João Palhinha, deal with Sporting CP close
· Yahoo Sports
According to a report from Correio da Manhã journalist Mario Figueiredo, Bayern Munich has agreed to lower its asking price on midfielder João Palhinha from €30 million to €25 million to complete a deal with Sporting CP.
After spending last season on loan with Tottenham Hotspur, Palhinha could be headed to his homeland:
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Midfielder Palhinha, who is being coveted by Sporting and Tottenham, could arrive at Alvalade for 25 million euros, after Bayern Munich agreed to lower their asking price from 30 million euros.
Palhinha, who was on loan from the German club to Tottenham, welcomes a return to Portugal and to the club that launched his international career. Spurs, in turn, tried to exercise the purchase option, but the player expressed a desire to return to his family.
The Germans initially asked for 30 million euros, but have already lowered the price. Palhinha has a high salary, and therefore the cost to the club is significant for a player who is not in the coach’s plans. That’s where Sporting’s plan comes in. The objective is to fill the more than likely departure of captain Hjulmand with an experienced player capable of leading the dressing room. Sporting will pay less than Bayern is asking but intend to offer a long-term contract.
If this deal come to fruition, Bayern Munich will be able to close a chapter on a transfer failure. While Palhinha still has some quality years ahead of him and is a solid player, Bayern Munich failed to make a smart decision in acquiring him. In 2024, Bayern Munich paid €51 million for the defensive midfielder, but had no idea how it would use him or even if it would use him. It was a truly bizarre deal that left both sides frustrated.
For his sake, Palhinha will likely be happy to have a fresh start and a permanent home.
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