Benfica agrees to personal terms with João Palhinha amid Bayern negotiations

Benfica has reached an agreement on personal terms with midfielder João Palhinha for a four-year contract until 2030, reportedly valued at €6 million per year. The Portuguese club is preparing to offer Bayern Munich €15 million plus €5 million in performance-related add-ons for the player. Sources indicate that Palhinha, currently earning €10 million, may be willing to take a pay cut to facilitate the move back to Portugal. Newcastle United and Aston Villa have also expressed interest in Palhinha, adding pressure to the ongoing negotiations with Bayern Munich.

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