During the electrifying UEFA Euro 2024 round of 16 football match between Portugal and Slovenia at Frankfurt Arena, Joao Palhinha of Portugal and Jan Mlakar of Slovenia waged a fierce battle for possession on the field. The intensity of the game left spectators on the edge of their seats, as both teams displayed an unwavering determination to advance to the next round.
After the game, Roberto Martinez, coach of Portugal’s national team, expressed his high praise for midfielder Palhinha. He strongly urged Bayern Munich to make another attempt to sign him. Last August, Bayern came close to signing Palhinha from Fulham but ultimately decided not to pursue him due to unknown reasons. Martinez believes that Palhinha has what it takes to strengthen Bayern’s squad and make a significant impact on their overall performance.
Despite the disappointment of not being signed by Bayern last year, Martinez remains optimistic about Palhinha’s future with the club. He was impressed by Palhinha’s impressive play in the match against Slovenia and praised his skills and ability to elevate those around him. Additionally, Martinez admires Palhinha as a person off the field, citing his commendable personality traits.
As Portugal prepares for France in their quarter-final match in Hamburg on Friday, Palhinha is expected to showcase his talent once again and prove why he is such a valuable asset to any team he plays for. Both clubs are aware of his aspirations for transfer opportunities and will be closely monitoring his performance during this crucial period before the transfer window opens up in January 2025.
