Tottenham Hotspur signed Joao Palhinha on loan from Bayern Munich at the start of the season.
The Portuguese international has been an important player for Tottenham, and he has established himself as an indispensable asset for the club. He is performing at a high level, and he is one of the first names on the team sheet.
Spurs must sign Joao Palhinha permanently
Tottenham have an option to make the move permanent for a fee of around €25-30 million. According to Florian Plettenberg from Sky Germany, they could now genuinely look to make the move permanent at the end of the season. Thomas Frank is a big fan of the midfielder, and he has an ‘excellent relationship’ with the Portuguese International.
They needed more physicality and defensive cover in the middle of the park, and Portuguese Internation has been the ideal fit for them. It makes sense for the club to sign him permanently. The asking price is quite reasonable, and the midfielder is at the peak of his powers. He could easily justify the investment.
Tottenham move ideal for Palhinha
The midfielder is happy at Tottenham as well, and he is enjoying his football once again. He has no future at the German club, and he will not want to return to Bayern Munich. The player will hope that Tottenham sign him permanently as well. It will be interesting to see how the situation develops.
Meanwhile, Bayern Munich will look to get rid of him permanently as well. He has no future at the club, and they will not want to bring him back.
Tottenham have the resources to pay the reported asking price, and they should look to wrap up the move at the end of the season. Palhinha will look to sort out his long-term future and focus on his foot as well.