João Palhinha officially joins Benfica from Bayern Munich
5 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 1:55 PM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026
Bayern Munich confirmed the transfer of João Palhinha to SL Benfica on August 26, 2026. The 31-year-old midfielder is returning to his hometown of Lisbon after spending two years with Bayern. Palhinha joined Bayern from Fulham in summer 2024 but spent last season on loan at Tottenham. Max Eberl, Bayern's board member for sport, expressed gratitude for Palhinha's contributions, noting that the decision was mutually agreed upon. Palhinha won a Bundesliga title with Bayern and is now set to continue his career closer to home.
- •Palhinha joined Bayern Munich from Fulham in summer 2024.
- •He won the Bundesliga title during his time at Bayern.
- •Palhinha made 25 appearances for Bayern before his transfer.
- •The move allows Palhinha to play a more prominent role in Portugal.
- •Bayern has loaned Felipe Chávez to 1. FC Magdeburg.
- 1:55 PMYahoo Sports — Bayern confirm João Palhinha departure to Benfica
- 12:03 PMYahoo Sports — Bayern midfielder João Palhinha completes transfer to Benfica
- 11:16 AMYahoo Sports — Bayern confirm Palhinha departure
- 11:15 AMYahoo Sports — Official: Bayern Munich sells João Palhinha to Benfica
- 11:00 AMYahoo Sports — João Palhinha leaves Bayern for Benfica
"Bayern Munich midfielder João Palhinha has completed a transfer to Benfica, the Bundesliga champions said in a statement on Wednesday. The 31-year-old Portugal international is returning to his home city of Lisbon, where he began his professional career at Sporting.
"Bayern Munich have confirmed the departure of João Palhinha, who has joined SL Benfica on a permanent basis.The 31-year-old Portugal international returns to his home country two years after he joine...
"João Palhinha has completed a transfer from FC Bayern to Benfica. The 31-year-old Portugal international is returning to his home city of Lisbon, where he began his professional career at Sporting CP...
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 26, 2026, 1:55 PMBayern confirm João Palhinha departure to Benfica
João Palhinha has completed his return to Portugal, with Benfica signing the midfielder from Bayern Munich.The 31-year-old Portugal international has joined the Lisbon club for an initial €14 milli...
- Yahoo SportsAug 26, 2026, 12:03 PMBayern midfielder João Palhinha completes transfer to Benfica
Bayern Munich midfielder João Palhinha has completed a transfer to Benfica, the Bundesliga champions said in a statement on Wednesday. The 31-year-old Portugal international is returning to his home city of Lisbon, where he began his professional career at Sporting.
- Yahoo SportsAug 26, 2026, 11:16 AMBayern confirm Palhinha departure
Bayern Munich have confirmed the departure of João Palhinha, who has joined SL Benfica on a permanent basis.The 31-year-old Portugal international returns to his home country two years after he joine...
- Yahoo SportsAug 26, 2026, 11:15 AMOfficial: Bayern Munich sells João Palhinha to Benfica
João Palhinha’s career at Bayern Munich is over.
- Yahoo SportsAug 26, 2026, 11:00 AMJoão Palhinha leaves Bayern for Benfica
João Palhinha has completed a transfer from FC Bayern to Benfica. The 31-year-old Portugal international is returning to his home city of Lisbon, where he began his professional career at Sporting CP...
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