Joao Palhinha’s new Fulham contract, which ties the midfielder to Craven Cottage till 2028, doesn’t have a launch clause in it.
The Portugal worldwide got here near becoming a member of Bayern Munich in a €65m deal on deadline day.
The deal collapsed on the final minute with the participant already in Munich as a result of Fulham couldn’t signal a alternative in time.
Fulham additionally turned down a £45m supply from West Ham for the 28-year-old in July.
Palhinha joined the west London membership for £20m from Sporting Lisbon in July 2022 on a five-year deal, making 35 appearances within the Premier League – and successful extra tackles than every other participant within the course of – as Marco Silva’s aspect completed tenth within the desk final season.
And Palhinha, who scored a late equaliser at Arsenal in August, may even keep on the Cottage till 2029, with Fulham additionally having the choice to increase his deal by an additional 12 months.
“I really feel completely happy,” Palhinha advised FFCtv. “Lots of historical past occurred these few weeks for me, you heard a whole lot of issues about my future, however I am simply targeted on my work at Fulham.
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Joao Palhinha celebrates his late equaliser at Arsenal
“I at all times have 100 per cent dedication with this membership, I’ve all of the respect for the membership, for the followers. Because the first day, they supported me so much, and me and my household felt this for the reason that first second that I arrived right here.
“I’ll give all the pieces that I’ve. It was at all times like that, on the sphere, exterior of the sphere, in our dressing room with my teammates.
“I’ve a whole lot of respect for everybody right here in Fulham and I’m prepared to begin once more, to offer all my finest, and I need to obtain good issues.”
Fulham are actually in a fair stronger place
Evaluation by Sky Sports activities Information Chief Reporter Kaveh Solhekol:
“Bayern actually needed Palhinha. The deal collapsed on Deadline Day, as late as you would get, as a result of the
deadline in Germany on Deadline Day was 5pm, in comparison with 11pm right here.
“Palhinha had flown to Bayern Munich, he thought he was going to get that dream transfer, a deal had nearly been agreed
for €65m – and take note this was a participant purchased final summer time for simply £20m.
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“It regarded prefer it was going to occur, however then on the final minute, Fulham couldn’t safe a alternative they usually
weren’t keen to let him go until they received in a alternative.
“So that they mentioned, ‘sorry, you will should fly again,’ however he flew again and he missed the sport in opposition to Man Metropolis the
following day.
If Bayern Munich are going to attempt to signal him once more sooner or later, Fulham are going to be in a fair stronger place
Sky Sports activities Information Chief Reporter Kaveh Solhekol
“However excellent news for Fulham followers as he has signed this actually lengthy contract and I’m being advised that it doesn’t have a launch clause. Lots of people have been pondering he had solely signed an extended contract as a result of it had a launch clause and he’s going to finish up getting the transfer to Bayern, however I don’t assume that’s the case as I’m being advised his new contract doesn’t comprise a launch clause.
“So, if Munich are going to attempt to signal him once more sooner or later, Fulham are going to be in a fair stronger place and it’s incredible information for the Premier League as he is without doubt one of the finest defensive midfielders, even midfielders, within the league.”