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Bayern Munich have said they don’t want to sell João Palhinha this summer. There are rumors about the Portuguese midfielder leaving, but club director Christoph Freund confirmed Palhinha will stay. He praised Palhinha’s professionalism and said the club wants to give him more chances to play.
WHAT HAPPENED?
Recently, there have been many rumors about Palhinha leaving Bayern Munich. Reports say clubs like Fulham and West Ham United are interested in him. However, Bayern’s director said they don’t plan to sell him. Freund admitted Palhinha has struggled with injuries in his first season at Bayern, but he praised his professionalism and determination to succeed. Palhinha moved from Fulham to Bayern for a large transfer fee in 2024, but he hasn’t played much yet.
BAYERN’S SEASON, PALHINHA’S IMPACT
Bayern Munich are near the top of the Bundesliga, trying to catch up with league leaders Bayer Leverkusen. However, the team has faced problems with injuries and changing line-ups. Palhinha was a top player in the Premier League before moving to Bayern, but he hasn’t played much yet due to injuries and the tactics of coach Vincent Kompany. Despite these setbacks, Bayern’s leadership sees him as an important squad member for the next season.
WHAT’S NEXT?
Bayern Munich’s focus is now on their important Bundesliga match against Stuttgart. Bayern are five points behind Bayer Leverkusen and three points ahead of Stuttgart, who are in third place. This match could affect Champions League qualification. If Palhinha is fit, he will try to play more and show his value on the pitch. While Premier League clubs may still be interested in him, it looks like he will stay and fight for his place at Bayern. The club’s next matches, including Champions League knockout rounds, will be important as they evaluate their squad for the summer and Palhinha tries to prove why he was signed.
