Joao Palhinha has been an important player for Tottenham since joining the club on loan at the start of the season.
The Portuguese international is one of the first names on the team sheet, and he has helped Tottenham improve in the middle of the park. He has added defensive cover in the middle of the park, and he has scored some important goals for the team as well.
Joao Palhinha to leave?
There have been rumours that Tottenham could look to sign in permanently at the end of the season, but Dean Jones has now shared an unexpected update. The journalist has revealed that the Portuguese international’s future at Tottenham is unclear, and he might not continue at the London club next season.
Jones shared on X: “Joao Palhinha’s long-term situation at Spurs remains unclear. Some sources are starting to believe a stay at the club is less likely than initially anticipated.”
It would be quite surprising if that happens. Tottenham need his physicality and defensive cover in the middle of the park. He is competing at a high level, and he is an important player for them. If they decide to let him leave, they would have to sign a replacement.
Palhinha will aim for Spurs stay
Meanwhile, Palhinha will look to sort out his long-term future and focus on his football. He will not want to return to Germany with Bayern Munich. He is not a key player for them, and he will not want to sit on the bench at the German club. Ideally, he will look to sign for Tottenham permanently. He is enjoying his football with them, and he is admired by the fans.
It will be interesting to see how the situation develops. It would be quite surprising if Tottenham decided not to sign him at the end of the season. They have the option to snap him up for a reasonable price of around €25-30 million.