FC Bayern: Palhinha before moving to Tottenham – millions are making waves!
FC Bayern Munich is planning to sell João Palhinha to Tottenham Hotspur. A possible transfer for 30 million euros is imminent.

FC Bayern: Palhinha before moving to Tottenham – millions are making waves!
FC Bayern Munich is about to take a decisive step in squad planning. How Mercury reported, the sale of midfielder Joao Palhinha could be realized in the near future. Tottenham Hotspur have expressed interest and have a purchase option that could be exercised at the end of the season.
The transfer fee for Palhinha is 26 million pounds, which is around 30 million euros. The player previously moved from FC Fulham to Munich in the summer of 2024 for around 50 million euros. Despite this high transfer, Palhinha did not find the desired place among Bayern players and was unable to establish himself as a central player in the team.
The situation at Bayern Munich
Those in charge at Bayern already took measures in the last transfer window that could pave the way for a permanent farewell to Palhinha. The player has developed positively in England under coach Thomas Frank and has become a significant performer. In the Premier League he is particularly impressive with his tackling skills, pass security and goal threat.
Spurs not only value Palhinha as a player, but also his leadership qualities and the stability he provides defensively. Rumors suggest that the midfielder is very happy in England and was already looking for a long-term prospect last summer.
Strategic squad changes
Bayern are planning to slim down their squad and thereby create financial leeway for upcoming transfers. Talents like Aleksandar Pavlovic are coming into focus, while experienced players like Joshua Kimmich and newcomer Tom Bischof are ready. In addition, Leon Goretzka's contract expires in the summer, which offers additional opportunities.
A possible departure of Palhinha would not only create space in the squad, but also salary flexibility for upcoming transfer periods. Tottenham's option to buy seems a realistic possibility as Palhinha has now established himself as a regular player.
The Transfermarkt database shows that transfer fees and market values vary greatly this season. With a market value of €30 million, Palhinha wouldn't steal the spotlight among this season's top transfers, but this could be a smart move for Bayern to nurture new talent while filling their coffers ( Transfer market ).
The coming weeks will show whether FC Bayern can actually sell Joao Palhinha and how the squad planning will develop. The fans can be excited to see what else the club can do this transfer period!