This season would never be easy for Tottenham. Neither for new stars that arrive in N17, such as Joao Palhinha. The departure of Ange Postecoglou became inevitable. Winning ten games in a European competition at a low level would never apologize in 17th place in the Premier League.
The fans who paid under the highest prices in the country would never buy in the idea of continuing with a coach who coughed, sputtered and refused to look his interviewers in the eyes. Joao told the evening stand:
‘[Last season] Was a difficult season for me. I was injured and was longer than I expected.
‘After that I didn’t get the opportunities I think I deserved [at Bayern]Who also had an impact on my playing time with the national team. But these are phases. Our career thrive on phases. Now I go through a happy phase. A new club, a new project, in a competition that is not new to me and that I enjoy again. “
“These opportunities show me again where I am capable of. I am very happy with this new challenge and I just want to enjoy the Premier League fully.”
Spurs should buy Palhinha, 100%
This movement brings him back to the Premier League, where he previously excelled in Fulham from 2022 to 2024, before his transfer of € 45 million to Bayern last summer. At Bayern, injuries and limited playing time (only 25 performances in all games) hinded his debut season, but he already has an impact on Tottenham, including a debut in the UEFA Super Cup and strong impressions in the campaign of the beginning of 2025-26. Spurs is already preparing to activate the purchase option, because Palhinha has made a strong desire to stay in the long term.
The Portuguese adds to traces
Palhinha is a classic “destroyer” in midfield-a old-school no. 6 that gives priority to defensive firmness and at the same time contributes to the ball. Tottenham’s midfield often lacked a devoted ball winner, who trusted more attack -oriented players such as James Maddison or Pape Matar Sarr. His arrival treats that gap directly, adding steel, experience and Premier League know-how to a team that insists on top-four position.
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