Joao Palhinha has never been particularly happy at FC Bayern, but things are different at Tottenham Hotspur, where the Portuguese would like to stay beyond the summer
In recent weeks in particular, Joao Palhinha has become an absolute regular in Tottenham Hotspur’s fight against relegation. Coach Roberto de Zerbi, who has been in charge since the end of March, seems to like the Portuguese. Palhinha has featured in every game under him
The sporting assessment is therefore positive, Palhinha obviously feels that he is being taken seriously – a factor that has gained in importance after his difficult Bayern chapter. However, the fact that the club’s sporting starting position has not yet been conclusively clarified is delaying any concrete decisions
Should Tottenham stay in the league, however, the Bayern loanee would probably prefer to remain in London, according to BILD journalist Heiko Niedderer in the Bayern Insider podcast. According to the report, a permanent move to Tottenham is currently Palhinha’s preferred option
Sporting also interested
As well as staying at Tottenham, a move back to his native Portugal could also be on the cards for Palhinha in the summer. According to the Portuguese newspaper A Bola , Sporting Lisbon are looking into a transfer for the defensive midfielder
Niedderer classified this report as „true“ in Bayern Insider, but at the same time noted that the choice of his new club for Palhinha was primarily an „emotional decision“
In the end, however, the decision will not only depend on Palhinha’s emotions, but also on the clubs‘ negotiations with FC Bayern. Currently, around 25 to 30 million euros are being discussed, but Tottenham at least is not prepared to put this on the table. According to Sky information, Spurs still want to renegotiate the transfer fee.
