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Portuguese midfielder João Palhinha, currently under contract with Bayern Munich, was seen training at Vitória Setúbal's Estádio do Bonfim with fitness coach Marcelo Chadas, as shown on his Instagram stories. The 2026/27 season sees Palhinha out of Bayern's plans, though he must report to the Bavarian club on July 19. According to Record, Fulham manager Marco Silva has made Palhinha his primary midfield target, but the deal faces complications. Palhinha has not ruled out joining Benfica, who are also monitoring the situation. Bayern Munich is insisting on a €25 million transfer fee, making negotiations difficult.
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Portuguese midfielder João Palhinha has been seen training at Estádio do Bonfim alongside fitness coach Marcelo Chadas, as documented in recent Instagram stories.
Palhinha is not part of Bayern Munich's plans for the 2026/27 season, but he is required to report to the Bavarian club on Sunday, July 19.
According to Record, Marco Silva has identified João Palhinha as the primary target to reinforce his midfield. However, the transfer faces several obstacles:
- Palhinha has not yet given his approval, and he does not rule out the possibility of representing Benfica.
- Bayern Munich is insisting on a guaranteed fee of €25 million, making the deal difficult to finalize.
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Benfica Nears €25M Deal for Bayern's Palhinha; Transfer Close