Joao Palhinha has left Fulham to affix Bayern Munich in a everlasting switch.
Bayern pays Fulham £47.16m (€56m) plus add-ons for the 29-year-old, in line with Sky in Germany, which might see this deal turn into the most costly sale within the Premier League membership’s historical past.
Palhinha has signed a four-year deal at Bayern, maintaining him on the membership till 2028.
Fulham proprietor Tony Khan mentioned: “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.”
Palhinha’s switch price will surpass that of Aleksandar Mitrovic to Saudi Arabian membership Al Hilal final summer season.
The Portugal midfielder almost joined Bayern final summer season, however the transfer fell via on Deadline Day.
Bayern’s sporting director Max Eberl mentioned: “Joao Palhinha was already extremely regarded at FC Bayern final summer season – and rightly so! It was vital that we by no means misplaced contact.
“Joao really wanted to come to FC Bayern and we need players like him. He is an important building block for our future.
“He has as soon as once more demonstrated his strengths on a giant stage on the European Championships and brings numerous expertise with him, having beforehand performed in a European Championship and a World Cup and round 300 aggressive matches within the Portuguese and English leagues. He’ll give us much more stability within the centre.”
When does the summer season switch window open and shut?
The 2024 summer season switch window within the Premier League and Scottish Premiership is formally open.
The window will shut on August 30 at 11pm UK time in England and at 11.30pm in Scotland.
The Premier League and Scottish Premiership introduced ahead Deadline Day to hyperlink up with the opposite main leagues in Europe. The time limits have been set following discussions with the leagues in England, Germany, Italy, Spain and France.
