Benfica confirms João Palhinha transfer from Bayern Munich for €14 million
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 11:45 AM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026
Benfica has officially confirmed the transfer of midfielder João Palhinha from Bayern Munich. The deal, which totals €19 million, consists of a €14 million base fee plus €5 million in potential bonuses. The contract with Palhinha is valid until June 30, 2030. His move addresses a roster surplus at Bayern, where he was not in the plans of head coach Vincent Kompany. Palhinha, 31, now aims to revive his career with Benfica after his time at Bayern, where he had limited opportunities.
- •Benfica paid €14 million plus potential bonuses for Palhinha.
- •The contract includes a buyout clause of €50 million.
- •Palhinha's contract with Benfica extends until June 30, 2030.
- •He was surplus to requirements at Bayern Munich under coach Vincent Kompany.
- •Palhinha aims to rejuvenate his career at Benfica after a challenging spell in Germany.
- 11:45 AMYahoo Sports — What Benfica paid for former Bayern Munich midfielder João Palhinha
"FC Bayern took a big loss over all on this move.
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