On July 4th (KST), European football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano announced via his social media that "Palhinha is joining Bayern. The deal has been approved for a base fee of €50 million with an additional €5 million in options. Palhinha will sign with Bayern until 2028. He pushed hard to finalize the deal for several weeks. The medical tests are scheduled, and the documents have been signed." He also included his famous "Here We Go" phrase used to confirm completed transfers.

Palhinha is a high-caliber Portuguese midfielder known for his solid physical presence at 190 cm. He exerts significant influence in the midfield with his high work rate, extensive coverage, and excellent defensive skills. As a defensive midfielder, he also has passing and forward dribbling abilities, making him effective in offensive plays.

He has already made his mark in European football. Establishing himself as a starter at Sporting CP in the 2020-21 season, he gained substantial experience in European competitions. Before the 2022-23 season, he moved to the Premier League, scoring four goals in 40 matches for Fulham, becoming a key player for the team.

Bayern Munich showed keen interest in him. Seeking a No.6, Bayern was very proactive in acquiring Palhinha. The deal was almost complete, with credible sources like The Athletic and Romano confirming high chances of the transfer.

However, the move was halted last minute by Fulham, who couldn’t find a suitable replacement for Palhinha, leaving him to return to Fulham with disappointment.

Despite the failed transfer, Palhinha remained professional, not complaining to the club or publicly demanding a transfer, simply waiting patiently for another opportunity.

This summer, Bayern revived their interest in Palhinha. The personal terms between Bayern and Palhinha were already agreed upon. The transfer hinged only on the agreement between the clubs.

The deal seemed likely to happen soon. German media outlet AZ reported, "Bayern is close to an agreement with Fulham. Palhinha will transfer to Bayern soon. There are no new negotiations needed between Palhinha and Bayern as last summer's agreement still stands."보증업체

However, a difference in opinions regarding the transfer fee emerged and was not easily resolved. Florian Plettenberg of Sky Sports Germany reported, "Bayern has increased their offer for Palhinha. But in the past 48 hours, no agreement has been reached with Fulham. Bayern’s proposed amount is around €45 million. Fulham wants more."