Fulham Midfielder Joao Palhinha’s Transfer to Bayern Munich Hits a Snag, But Agent Remains Optimistic

Fulham midfielder Joao Palhinha’s potential move to Bayern Munich has been postponed, according to his brother and agent.

Despite interest from top European clubs, including Liverpool, Fulham managed to retain the Portuguese international.

The deal with Bayern Munich fell through on deadline day as Fulham failed to secure a replacement for Palhinha.

While Palhinha will now stay with Fulham for the upcoming season, his brother expressed gratitude towards Bayern Munich and hinted that the move may still happen in the future.

The 28-year-old’s presence will be a boost for Fulham, who lost Aleksandar Mitrovic earlier in the transfer window.

Bayern Munich, on the other hand, allowed Ryan Gravenberch to join Liverpool and were keen on signing a midfielder.

Palhinha, who is under contract until 2027, remains a strong asset for Fulham.

However, not all pundits believe he is the right fit for Bayern Munich, with Didi Hamann questioning the decision to pursue a player from Fulham rather than a more established club.