Tottenham have confirmed the signing of midfielder Joao Palhinha on a season-long mortgage from Bayern Munich, with an choice to make the deal everlasting subsequent summer time for £27 million.
The transfer marks a Premier League return for the 30-year-old, who left Fulham for Bayern only a yr in the past in a switch price as much as £47.4m.
Palhinha nonetheless has three years left on his Bayern contract, however Spurs see the mortgage as a strategic technique to strengthen their midfield whereas maintaining flexibility of their summer time switch price range.
Tottenham’s focus for the rest of the window shall be on including attacking choices following James Maddison’s damage, in addition to concentrating on a brand new full-back and a inventive No.10.
The deal additionally continues the sturdy relationship between Tottenham and Bayern Munich, with the 2 golf equipment having lately agreed transfers for Harry Kane, Eric Dier and Mathys Tel.
Palhinha made 25 appearances in all competitions for Bayern final season, together with 17 Bundesliga outings, taking part in a component in Vincent Kompany’s title-winning squad.
