LONDON, ENGLAND – MAY 24: Joao Palhinha of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates scoring his team’s first goal during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Everton at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on May 24, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images) | Getty Images
Never mind those rumored Sporting CP talks. Bayern Munich midfielder João Palhinha is happy on loan at Tottenham Hotspur — after helping rescue Spurs from relegation on the final Premier League matchday of the season, the Portuguese international has stated his desire to stay in England.
“Since the first day I arrived I feel at home,” Palhinha said in comments captured by @iMiaSanMia. “From the supporters, the crowd. Top club. Who doesn’t want to play for Tottenham and stay here?
“I have everything here. What I can say to you is I would really like to be here and I enjoy it a lot this season with this club even being a tough season.”
Palhinha’s goal on Sunday — supplied by Bayern alum Mathys Tel — lifted Spurs to a 1-0 win over Everton and a second straight 17th-place EPL finish. Not exactly a couple of banner seasons for the North London club, but the Bayern loan-to-stay pipeline may nevertheless continue.
Of course, Bayern has already received a counter-offer:
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