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João Palhinha: Transfer News & Rumours

Portugal · Defensive Midfield · 31 yrs · 190 cm

Officially confirmed club: Benfica

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Bayern Munich Benfica

Done deal

1 update · 1 tracked source

Official confirmation: Confirmed

João Palhinha joins Benfica from Bayern

Completed move

Last completed transfer

Bayern München

Benfica

OperationPermanent transfer

Reported feeNot disclosed

25 Aug 2026

View transfer history 11

29 Jun 2026 Tottenham → Bayern München Loan · Not disclosed

3 Aug 2025 Bayern Munich → Tottenham Loan · Not disclosed

3 Aug 2025 Bayern München → Tottenham Loan · Not disclosed

11 Jul 2024 Fulham → Bayern München Permanent transfer · € 51M

4 Jul 2022 Sporting CP → Fulham Permanent transfer · € 20M

3 Aug 2020 SC Braga → Sporting CP Transfer · Not disclosed

7 Aug 2018 Sporting CP → SC Braga Loan · Not disclosed

5 Jan 2017 Belenenses → Sporting CP Transfer · Not disclosed

Verified performance data

Season statistics

Benfica

2025/26 season

44 Appearances

35 Starts

2755 Minutes

6 Goals

3 Assists

7.03 Rating

Premier League

33 apps 5 goals 2 assists

FA Cup

1 apps 0 goals 0 assists

League Cup

1 apps 0 goals 0 assists

UEFA Champions League

8 apps 1 goals 1 assists

UEFA Super Cup

1 apps 0 goals 0 assists

Source: API-Football · statistics may vary by competition coverage.

Transfer timeline

26 Aug 2026 · 14:07

João Palhinha joins Benfica from Bayern

Bayern Munich →

Benfica

Benfica have confirmed the signing of João Palhinha from Bayern Munich on a four-year contract. Ben Jacobs reports that the deal is worth approximately €20m.

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