Portugal international midfielder Joao Palhinha has signed a four-year contract with Bayern Munich, having signed him from English club Fulham, the German football club announced on Thursday, July 1.

“This is one of the happiest days of my life. Now I am at one of the best clubs in Europe. It is a dream come true and I am very proud of it. I am looking forward to the atmosphere and the atmosphere,” Palhinha said in statements published by the German club. “The fans at the Allianz Arena, I want to be successful with Bayern and win titles.

Palhinha, who is leaving the team coached by Marco Silva, signed a contract until June 2028 with the Bavarian team, which did not disclose the value of the deal, while the English press reported that the value of the deal is around 56 million euros, which will be worth 56 million euros. Money added for goals.

About a year ago, the midfielder was very close to strengthening the German “giant”, but failed to complete the deal on the last day of the “market”, due to Fulham's inability to find a replacement.

The 28-year-old, who most recently played for Portugal at Euro 2024, arrived at Fulham in 2022, then from Sporting Lisbon, in a deal that brought a fixed fee of €20m to the Lions.

In his two seasons in the Premier League, Palhinha established himself as one of the London club's most important players, making 79 appearances and scoring eight goals.

The midfielder arrived at Sporting at a young age, after spells at Alta Lisbon and Sacavinense, and progressed on loan to Moreirense, Belenenses and Sporting de Braga, before cementing his place in the Lions' first team in the 2020/21 season.

News updated at 11:05 AM: Player statements added