Joao Palhinha's transfer to FC Bayern failed literally at the last second last summer. The Portuguese still hasn't digested the failed move and continues to struggle with his fate.
“This episode was like a punch in the stomach at the time,” he describes his feelings to the Portuguese newspaper O Jogo. The 28-year-old recently signed a contract extension with Fulham FC until 2028. However, it is questionable whether his path will lead him toFC Bayern - the Munich team has been discussing a different name as a possible “Holding Six” for months. The record champions wanted to pay a total of 60 million euros for the 28- year-old's services. The transfer fell through because Fulham could no longer find a suitable replacement. Bayern sporting director Christoph Freund confirmed in November that the record champions still had the Portuguese on their radar, but there were no more concrete negotiations about a transfer in the winter. ‘Life goes on and all I can do is work hard so that one day I get a similar opportunity,’ said the 25-time international.