TransferBundesligaUnverified source· 26 Aug 2026
Palhinha leaves Bayern for Benfica
Two years after arriving from Fulham, João Palhinha returns to Portugal with Benfica.
João Palhinha
player
Player
João Palhinha
Position
Midfielder
From
Bayern Munich
To
Benfica
What happened. João Palhinha completed a permanent transfer from Bayern Munich to Benfica, returning to his native Portugal after two years.
- Made just 25 competitive appearances for Bayern.
- Won Bundesliga in debut season, then loaned to Tottenham.
- Bayern have strong midfield options with Kimmich and Pavlović.
“We’ve discussed João’s situation openly with him and found a solution that we could all agree on.”
— Max Eberl
Palhinha leaves Bayern as they defend their Bundesliga title, with Benfica gaining a seasoned midfielder.
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