He was the signing that closed a spectacular squad for Bayern. The player was crazy to leave and the agreement with which he would be his new club was total. However, as we have seen several times in football, leaving everything to the last minute is not the most appropriate. Fulham never accepted the German team’s offer and the transfer could not be closed. It is the story of the ‘non-signing’ of Joao Palhinha by Bayern Munich.
The Portuguese was clear. He traveled to Germany, passed the medical examination and even took the first official photos with his new kit. However, his current club had not yet accepted the almost €70 million that Bayern was going to pay him. The already so well-known and recurring fringes did not close and, with only hours to go before the market closed, agreement was impossible.
The same September 1 at night, Palhinha took the plane back to London to return with his team that yesterday faced Manchester City and ended up thrashed 5-1 with a hat trick from Haaland and without the presence of the Portuguese in midfield. The explanation of Marco Silva, his coach, was clear. “It was a tough day for Joao Palhinha. He will need our support.”
The midfielder, who a week ago had been the hero with his goal against Arsenal to tie the game in the last few minutes, did not have the head to play. Still, his coach wanted to defend him and ensure that his commitment remains intact. “He loves Fulham and he loves being with us.. He is a player who always gives 100% for the shirt, but he had the opportunity to go to one of the biggest clubs and it was very close”explained Marco Silva.
Everybody did what they had to do but it was too late
Thomas Tuchel
The one who was going to be his new coach also spoke on the matter. Thomas Tuchel, after the victory of his team, acknowledged his disappointment at a press conference. “I’m sad because I know what Joao would have added to the team. He is also sad and disappointed.”
“Everyone did what they had to do, but it was too late”. A phrase from the German coach that explains why that signing that put the icing on the cake for a spectacular squad did not come out.
2023-09-03 07:33:42
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