Joao Palhinha confirms departure from Tottenham after loan spell
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 5:22 PM
Last updated Jul 3, 2026
Joao Palhinha has announced he will not return to Tottenham this summer following his loan from Bayern Munich. Spurs have signed midfielder Mateus Fernandes from West Ham and reached a deal for Sandro Tonali from Newcastle. Palhinha reflected on his time at the club, expressing gratitude to the fans. He made 45 appearances for Spurs last season, scoring a significant goal that helped the team avoid relegation. Palhinha is now exploring other options as he is not expected to fit into Bayern's plans.
- •Palhinha spent last season on loan at Tottenham from Bayern Munich.
- •Tottenham signed Mateus Fernandes and reached an agreement for Sandro Tonali.
- •Palhinha made 45 appearances for Spurs, scoring a crucial goal late in the season.
- •He expressed gratitude to Tottenham's fanbase in his farewell message.
- •Palhinha is exploring options outside of Bayern Munich for next season.
- 5:22 PMYahoo Sports — Joao Palhinha gives verdict on Tottenham return after club spend big on midfielders
"Joao Palhinha will not return to Tottenham this summer after spending last season on loan
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days- EPL•Jul 3, 2026, 5:55 PM“Keep an eye on…” – Fabrizio Romano teases potential Liverpool transfer
- EPL•Jul 3, 2026, 5:50 PMReport: Man United Have “Made Contact” With Relegated World Cup Star
- EPL•Jul 3, 2026, 4:00 PMBremer Exit Looms as Inter Push to Reverse 2022 Hijack
- Euros•Jul 3, 2026, 3:46 PMThe only players to score 5+ goals at two World Cup tournaments
- Soccer•Jul 3, 2026, 3:45 PMUSMNT’s World Cup Ratings Continue to Surge
- Champions League•Jul 3, 2026, 2:34 PMSimeone extends Alvarez olive branch as Atleti-Barça war slogs on
