Bayern Munich midfielder João Palhinha’s transfer to the club was a year in the making and when it finally happened, the player was both happy and relieved.
“There’s a saying in my home country: sometimes a train doesn’t come twice. But in this case, the train came a second time and the doors opened again. I didn’t necessarily expect that, and I find it extraordinary that this big club never broke off contact. It all showed me once again what a special club Bayern is and that they really believe in me in Munich,” Palhinha told FCBayerrn.com. “I believe that a family environment in a club suits me very well. It’s always been important to me that I feel at home at my clubs, and I’ve taken many fond memories with me from each of my clubs. I’m convinced that it will be the same at Bayern.”
While he has not made a dramatic impact as of yet, Palhinha’s importance to the squad is expected to ramp up in the coming weeks and months. Surely, both Palhinha and the team will be eager to see what he can do once he starts to get regular opportunities.
