Tottenham pass on Palhinha buy option as midfielder returns to Bayern
Tottenham Hotspur have declined to make Joao Palhinha’s loan move permanent, sending the Portuguese midfielder back to Bayern Munich following the high-profile arrivals of Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernandes.
Tottenham Hotspur have officially opted against activating the purchase option for midfielder Joao Palhinha, mirroring a complete restructuring of their engine room.
The 30-year-old Portugal international returns to parent club Bayern Munich after a vital season-long loan in North London.
Spurs prioritized their budget elsewhere, finalizing blockbuster summer deals for West Ham’s Mateus Fernandes and Newcastle United’s Sandro Tonali.
