Joao Palhinha, 31 years old, is leaving Bayern Munich to join Benfica Lisbon. The transfer is official and has been confirmed by Bild Sport. The Portuguese club is paying 14 million euros for the player, plus bonuses of up to 5 million euros.
What does the transfer mean for Palhinha?
The transfer to Benfica Lisbon gives Palhinha the opportunity to play regularly again. His contract with Benfica runs until 2030 and includes an exit clause of 50 million euros.
How did the transfer come about?
Bayern Munich had signed Palhinha in the summer of 2024 for around 50 million euros. His contract was originally set to run until 2028. However, Palhinha was loaned to Tottenham and Aston Villa offered a loan deal with an option to buy, which Bayern Munich rejected.
What does the transfer mean for Bayern Munich?
The transfer of Palhinha to Benfica Lisbon means that Bayern Munich is losing a player who could have provided flexibility to the team. The club now needs to find a replacement for the departed player. You can check our squad page for the current players in the squad.
What's next for Palhinha and Benfica?
Palhinha will now prepare for the new season with Benfica Lisbon. The Portuguese club hopes that with the new player, they can increase their chances of winning the championship. You can follow the current standings of the Portuguese league on our standings page.
