Overview

• Speaking with Portugal’s national team, João Palhinha said he “didn’t have the chances” he felt he deserved at Bayern and described last season as difficult.
• Since joining Tottenham on a one-year loan, he has started six of seven Premier League matches and scored three times across competitions, with Spurs third in the table.
• Palhinha credited Thomas Frank for restoring his confidence and said he feels trusted and happy in London.
• Bayern bought him from Fulham in 2024 for roughly €50–51 million, but he went goalless in 25 competitive appearances under Vincent Kompany and spent a lengthy spell out injured.
• German reporting indicates Bayern expect Spurs to trigger a purchase option of about €30 million, taking a loss to streamline the squad and cut wages.