Joao Palhinha Completes Bayern Munich Medical

Fulham midfielder Joao Palhinha has completed his transfer to Bayern Munich after undergoing a medical over the weekend. The Portuguese international who was instrumental in Fulham’s midfield had been on Bayern’s radar for over a year.

Despite Fulham’s efforts to retain him including rejecting multiple bids Bayern’s persistence paid off with a final offer of around £38 million.

Palhinha’s departure is a significant blow for Fulham as he played a key role in their successful Premier League campaign last season. Manager Marco Silva had previously expressed confidence that Palhinha would remain at the club but the lure of joining the German giants proved too strong.

Bayern Munich’s acquisition of Palhinha marks a major step in their squad strengthening while Fulham now faces the challenge of finding a suitable replacement to fill the void left by the combative midfielder.