However, Fulham ’s search for his successor fell through at the last minute. One year later, Palhinha belatedly moved to Munich only to find that Vincent Kompany had replaced Tuchel. The Belgian boss put little faith in the prolific tackler throughout the 2024–25 campaign.

Joao Palhinha has distanced himself from reports that he could be on the move and insists he is ‘very motivated’ to ‘prove his worth’ at Bayern Munich next season. The 30-year-old will have been desperate to make up for lost time last term having joined Bayern in a £47.4m transfer from Fulham, 12 months after seeing a proposed deal collapse.

Bayern Munich midfielder Joao Palhinha has spoken out amid reports crediting Arsenal with an interest in the Portgual international.