After a long transfer saga, there are now many signs that Joao Palhinha really will leave Bayern Munich and join Benfica Lisbon. For the German record champions, however, this departure was apparently not the preferred solution.
Joao Palhinha is on the verge of bringing his frustrating spell at Bayern Munich to an end after the German giants reached a significant breakthrough in negotiations. The Portugal international is now expected to return to his homeland by joining Benfica, following a difficult period where he struggled to secure a regular starting spot in the Bundesliga.
Newcastle United have officially strengthened their defensive options with the high-profile acquisition of Amar Dedic from Benfica. The Bosnian international arrived on Tyneside to finalize a move worth nearly £30 million, reuniting him with a manager who played a pivotal role in his early professional development.