Palhinha opens door to move away from Bayern
Things haven't gone according to plan for João Palhinha since his €51 million move from Fulham to Bayern Munich a year ago.
The Portugal international has struggled to secure a regular starting spot, and speculation over his future has been swirling for months.
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Until now, the 29-year-old defensive midfielder has consistently dismissed talk of a move away.
But following Portugal's 2–1 UEFA Nations League win over Germany on Wednesday (via Bild), Palhinha seemed less certain about his long-term future in Munich.
'We'll see. I've said it a few times: I still have three years left on my contract. I want to play for this club. But I need to talk with the coach and the sporting management to see if I'll be getting my chances here. I really hope so, but if not, we'll have to see and find the best solution,' he said.
'Football is about the present. And in this present moment, I'm ready to give everything to achieve great things.
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"Let's see. There's no reason to be disappointed. I've already won a title with Bayern, and I hope it's the first of many. We'll have those discussions and make the best decision - also for me. I will always fight, and I'm ready, wherever my future lies.'
Palhinha's contract runs until 2028.
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