João Palhinha

Sporting Sporting
CSKA CSKA
Estimated Offer: €10M
Rumour

CONFIRMED: João Palhinha signs for Fulham

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Rumour report

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Despite ongoig transfertalk, the probability of João Palhinha transferring to CSKA appears very low, with only 17% change of the deal goung trough. Here is why.

  • João Palhinha has few opportunities to further develop within this CSKA squad, considering his current level and potential and the role he can play in this squad.
  • CSKA has a great talent in the current squad who plays in the same position as João Palhinha.
  • CSKA normally buys players who are slightly less skilled compared to the current level of João Palhinha.
Transfer Logic score:
Pros

  • Comparable age to previously attracted players

  • Comparable potential to previously attracted players

  • Missing star player in position on team

  • Few better competitors for position (Ivan Oblyakov, S. Zdjelar)

  • Not many competitors with higher Potential (Ivan Oblyakov, Maksim Mukhin)

  • Comparable value to previously attracted players

  • Some direct competitors for position (Víctor Felipe Méndez)

Cons

  • Little chance of further development

  • Potential star player in position on team (Víctor Felipe Méndez)

  • Better than previously attracted players

CONFIRMED: João Palhinha signs for Fulham.

CONFIRMED: João Palhinha signs for Fulham.

Fulham beats CSKA to sign João Palhinha. Sporting accepts their €24.9M offer for the defensive midfielder, ending the rumour of João Palhinha moving to CSKA.

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Tyler Adams Bournemouth B'mouth €26.2M
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Remo Freuler Bologna FC 1909 Bologna €2.8M
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João Palhinha
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João Palhinha
DM, M (C)
Skill: 73.4
Pot: 73.4
Team Tottenham Tottenham
Contracted Until 30 Jun 28
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Who is João Palhinha?

João Palhinha (POR) is a a holding midfielder and currently plays for Tottenham. João Palhinha is 30 years old (1995/07/09) and he is 190cm tall. His preferred foot is Right. His jersey number is 26. João Palhinha has also been used as a ball winning midfielder and as a box to box midfielder.

João Palhinha's current transfer value is between €30M and €36.6M. His last transfer was from Bayern to Tottenham in 2025. Tottenham loaned João Palhinha from Bayern for €5M.

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