Bayern Munich have reached an agreement on personal terms with João Palhinha

Joao Palhinha’s Potential Move to Bayern Munich

According to recent reports, Fulham midfielder Joao Palhinha could potentially become the first signing for Vincent Kompany, who has taken on the role of manager at Bayern Munich. The deal, which could be finalized before the Euros, is said to be gathering momentum.

Last August, Palhinha was on the brink of joining Bayern, but the transfer collapsed at the final stage. Undeterred by this setback, the Portuguese midfielder continued to impress for Fulham, and now it appears that Bayern are eager to reignite their interest in him. Reports from Germany indicate that the 28-year-old may be making his way to the Allianz Arena as early as this week.

Renowned journalist Fabrizio Romano has stated that personal terms have already been agreed with Palhinha, and the transfer fee could be in the vicinity of £38 million ($48.5m). If this transfer materializes, it could serve as a significant acquisition for Kompany, particularly as he aims to swiftly make an impact at Bayern amidst scrutiny following his inability to maintain Burnley’s Premier League status.

Palhinha’s journey saw him join Fulham from Sporting Lisbon in 2022 for £20 million ($25.4m). The 6ft 3in defensive midfielder has showcased his abilities through 79 appearances and eight goals for Fulham. This potential move to Bayern comes amidst ongoing transfer negotiations, and Palhinha will likely hope to play a substantial role as Portugal commences their Euro 2024 campaign this month, with matches against the Czech Republic, Turkey, and Georgia.