Bayern's Palhinha Heads to Tottenham in Ideal Loan Agreement - "Ideal Loan Agreement: Palhinha's Transfer from Bayern to Tottenham"
Portuguese Midfielder João Palhinha Joins Tottenham Hotspur on Loan
João Palhinha, a Portuguese midfielder, will spend the 2025/26 season at Tottenham Hotspur following a loan deal with Bayern Munich. The move was confirmed on August 4, 2025, and the loan period will extend until June 2026, with an option for Tottenham to make the transfer permanent.
Palhinha joined Bayern from Fulham in July 2024, but his first season with the German giants was marked by limited playing time. He made 24-25 appearances, often coming off the bench and not starting in crucial competitions. Bayern's sporting director, Max Eberl, stated that the loan to Tottenham was the best solution for all parties, providing Palhinha with the opportunity to play a full season at a high level in the Premier League.
Tottenham Hotspur have strengthened their midfield with the addition of Palhinha, who will join former Bayern teammate Mathys Tel at the club. The deal is subject to standard clearances such as work permit and international clearance.
Palhinha's contract with Bayern Munich runs until June 2028, a year after they signed him for a reported 51 million euros. However, last season, he did not get the hoped-for playing time, according to Max Eberl.
The loan move comes after Thomas Tuchel, the former Bayern coach, expressed his desire to sign Palhinha in the summer of 2023, but the transfer could not be completed on the last day of the transfer period. Under coach Vincent Kompany, Palhinha was only a substitute and did not play much in the important Champions League matches.
With Tottenham Hotspur, Palhinha is expected to bring new sporting momentum to himself, having already won the Europa League with his previous club, Fulham.
FC Bayern Munich will visit Tottenham Hotspur for a test match on Thursday. The clubs did not provide further details about the loan deal.
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[2] Meanwhile, with the football season in full swing, fans across European-leagues eagerly await the upcoming Premier League matches, including Tottenham Hotspur's clash against Bayern Munich in a pre-season friendly.
