Joao Palhinha confirms departure from Tottenham after loan spell
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 2:19 PM
Last updated Jul 3, 2026
João Palhinha has confirmed he will not return to Tottenham Hotspur following the conclusion of his loan from Bayern Munich. Spurs have secured midfielder Mateus Fernandes from West Ham and reportedly agreed to sign Sandro Tonali from Newcastle in a substantial deal worth around £100 million. Palhinha expressed gratitude to Spurs fans in an Instagram post, highlighting the impact of his time at the club. He is expected to be surplus to requirements at Bayern as the new season approaches.
- •João Palhinha ends loan from Tottenham and returns to Bayern Munich.
- •Spurs sign Mateus Fernandes and are close to acquiring Sandro Tonali.
- •Palhinha thanks Tottenham fans for their support on Instagram.
- •Bayern Munich may not include Palhinha in future plans.
- 2:19 PMYahoo Sports — Bayern's Joao Palhinha not returning to Spurs
"João Palhinha has confirmed his departure from Tottenham following the end of his loan spell last season. Spurs have brought in midfielder Mateus Fernandes from West Ham and reports say they have also reached an agreement with Newcastle for Italy international Sandro Tonali in a deal which could be worth an overall package of £100 million ($133 million).
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