Bayern sign Fulham midfielder Palhinha until 2028

Bayern Munich person signed midfielder Joao Palhinha from Fulham connected a four-year-year statement until June 2028 for £42.3m, positive £4.2m successful add-ons.

The 28-year-old Portugal world joins nan Bundesliga nine a twelvemonth aft their first woody to motion him collapsed.

“This is 1 of nan happiest days of my life," Palhinha told nan club's website. , external

"I'm now playing for 1 of nan apical clubs successful Europe. It's a dream travel existent for me, and I'm very proud of that."

Palhinha joined Fulham from Sporting Lisbon successful 2022 for astir £17m.

He won nan club's Player of nan Year grant during his opening play astatine Craven Cottage.

The midfielder made 79 appearances complete 2 seasons successful westbound London, scoring 8 times.

Palhinha follows Crystal Palace winger Michael Olise to Bayern.

English defender Eric Dier has besides joined nan Bundesliga nine permanently aft playing for them connected indebtedness from Tottenham past season.

Bayern's 11-year clasp connected nan German title was ended by Bayer Leverkusen successful 2023-24.