Palhinha Joins Bayern

The Club can confirm that João Palhinha has joined Bayern Munich.

He departs for an undisclosed fee, but one that could end up being the largest ever received by Fulham Football Club for a player.

Palhinha arrived at Fulham in 2022 from Sporting Clube de Portugal, and helped the Club enjoy two successful seasons which included a top half finish in the Premier League, and a first ever League Cup Semi-Final appearance.

A sensational ball winner – Palhinha topped the divisional tackling charts in both his years here – he was also a valuable contributor at the top end of the pitch, scoring eight times in his 79 appearances for the Club.

His stunning long-range strike against Leeds United in the FA Cup was a close second in our Goal of the Season poll in 2022/23, a year in which he was the runaway winner of Player of the Season.

A highly committed individual who was immediately taken to the hearts of our fanbase, Palhinha leaves Fulham with the gratitude of everyone at the Club, and we wish him all the best during his time in Germany.

Tony Khan commented: “João Palhinha has been a fantastic player for Fulham since he joined us in July 2022. His formidable presence in the midfield, his aggressiveness and phenomenal skill have made him a fan favourite and a leader on the pitch for Fulham.

“All of us at the Club are grateful for João's hard work, the time we shared with him, and the great memories from these past few years working together.

“We've reached an agreement today that could result in the highest transfer negotiation in Club history, with these resources coming in at an essential time in our summer squad planning for the season ahead and our long-term future.

“We wish João the very best in his new journey.

“Come on Fulham!”