João Palhinha eyes move back to Sporting CP after Tottenham loan
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 7:00 AM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
João Palhinha may return to Sporting CP after a loan at Tottenham. Despite a decent spell at Tottenham, the club will not exercise the buy-on clause from his loan deal with Bayern Munich. With a crowded midfield at Bayern, Palhinha seeks a new club, and Sporting is reportedly monitoring the situation closely, knowing he might not fit into Bayern’s plans. Tottenham has made significant midfield signings, further complicating Palhinha's chances of staying in North London.
- •Palhinha had a loan spell at Tottenham from Bayern Munich.
- •Tottenham will not activate the buy-on clause for Palhinha.
- •Sporting Lisbon is reportedly interested in reacquiring Palhinha.
- •Tottenham has signed Mateus Fernandes and Sandro Tonali, increasing midfield competition.
- •Palhinha gained prominence during his time at Fulham before the loan.
- 7:00 AMYahoo Sports — Transfer Watch: João Palhina likely to head back to Sporting CP
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