João Palhinha Completes Tottenham Medical Ahead Of Loan Move

João Palhinha is close to joining Tottenham Hotspur. He completed his medical checkup before signing a loan deal for the season from Bayern Munich. Tottenham can also buy him for €30 million if they want.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Tottenham and Bayern Munich agreed for João Palhinha to join Tottenham on loan for the 2025/26 season. Tottenham will pay a loan fee and his full salary. They can also buy him permanently for €30 million next summer. Palhinha, 30, decided to move after talks convinced him to return to the Premier League. He left Fulham for Bayern just a year ago. He finished his medical on Friday and only needs to complete paperwork to make the move official. A report confirmed that Spurs have reached personal terms with Joao Palhinha.

TOTENHAM’S SITUATION AND PALHINHA’S IMPACT

Tottenham, now led by Thomas Frank, want to improve after finishing 17th in the Premier League last season and earning a Champions League spot after winning the Europa League trophy. They have already signed new players like Mohammed Kudus and Japanese defender Kota Takai. Palhinha played 25 times for Bayern last season, helping them win the Bundesliga, but he wasn’t a regular starter. His arrival adds extra strength to Tottenham’s defensive midfield, which could be very important as they try to improve in the league and in Europe.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR SPURS AND BAYERN?

Palhinha should be ready for Tottenham’s first Premier League game at home against newly promoted Burnley. Bayern’s midfield loses depth, but they are confident about defending their title after finishing first in the Bundesliga in 2024/25. If Palhinha plays well, Tottenham might buy him permanently next summer, adding an experienced leader to their team for a long time. As per reports, Tottenham are negotiating with Bayern Munich to bring back midfielder João Palhinha on loan.