Fulham confirm Joao Palhinha deal – with Portuguese midfielder signing five-year contract
Fulham have made their first signing of the summer transfer window after confirming the arrival of Joao Palhinha from Sporting Clube de Portugal on a five-year contract.
The newly-promoted Premier League outfit also have a 12-month option to extend the 26-year-old midfielder’s stay in west London.
Palhinha told FFCtv: “I’m very glad to be here. It’s a big opportunity for me, for my career, to play in what is – in my opinion – the best league in the world.
“I’ve signed with a great club. The club wanted me, and I chose the club, so I promise the fans that I will do my best, and I hope we can win so many things in this season.”
Fulham director of football Tony Khan added: “Joao Palhinha has excelled in Portugal playing both club and international football. He’s been one of our top targets in this window.
“While there were other prominent clubs aiming to secure his signature, we’re thrilled that Joao chose to come here and that he wants to play for Fulham under our great coach Marco Silva, and we believe that Joao will be a valuable addition to strengthen the squad to compete this season in the Premier League.
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