✗ Deal collapsed
Deal collapsed — talks ended
State of the deal
The pursuit of Joao Palhinha by Tottenham Hotspur has collapsed. Fabrizio Romano (tier 1) reported five days ago that Palhinha has officially returned to FC Bayern after Spurs did not trigger their buy option clause. This was corroborated by Alasdair Gold (tier 3) ten days ago, who noted Palhinha's farewell message to Spurs supporters. No fee or personal terms were ever agreed.
Timeline · 2 reports
- Fabrizio Romano18 Jul
Deal off
João Palhinha has officially returned to FC Bayern after Tottenham did not trigger their buy option clause. The Portuguese midfielder is now open to a new chapter, not being close to Sporting.
Source ↗via X - Alasdair Gold3First3 Jul
Deal off
Joao Palhinha has posted a heartfelt message to Tottenham Hotspur and their supporters after the club decided not to sign him permanently from Bayern Munich. The midfielder played a significant role during his loan spell, but Spurs have invested in Mateus Fernandes and Sandro Ton
Elsewhere in this race
What the other clubs chasing him have done. These reports belong to their deals, not this one.
