Joao Palhinha set to join Sporting CP with Tottenham Hotspur not taking up €30 million option to sign him
Joao Palhinha is set to join Sporting CP after Tottenham Hotspur decided not to exercise their €30 million option to sign him. The midfielder, who spent the season on loan at Tottenham, has reportedly reached an agreement with the Portuguese club. Negotiations are ongoing between Sporting and Bayern Munich regarding the terms of the transfer.
- ▪Joao Palhinha has reached an agreement to join Sporting CP.
- ▪Tottenham Hotspur will not take up their €30 million option to sign him.
- ▪Palhinha scored seven goals and provided three assists during his loan at Tottenham.
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| Publication time | Fri, 29 May 2026 13:05:00 +0000 |
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