Portuguese midfielder João Palhinha has committed his future to Fulham by signing a new five-year contract with the club.
The former Sporting Lisbon holding midfielder, who missed on a dream transfer to Bayern Munich on transfer deadline day, has put pen to paper on a new deal that runs until 2028 – with the Whites holding an option to extend that deal by a further twelve months.
Palhinha told FFCTV tonight:
“I feel happy. A lot of history happened these few weeks for me, you heard a lot of things about my future, but I’m just focused on my work at Fulham. I always have 100 per cent commitment with this Club, I have all the respect for the Club, for the fans. Since the first day, they supported me a lot, and me and my family felt this since the first moment that I arrived here.
I will give everything that I have. It was always like that, on the field, outside of the field, in our dressing room with my teammates. I have a lot of respect for everyone here in Fulham and I am ready to start again, to give all my best, and I want to achieve good things.”
Sky Sports News are reporting this evening that there is no release clause in Palhinha’s extended contract.
well done Palhinha and very well done our saviour Marco.
P.S you will hear my voice above all others on Saturday
What amazing news, struggling to believe it.
Incredible business – that’s more like it! Let’s just hope, in his eagerness to prove his commitment, Joao doesn’t get a red card on Saturday!
Pinch me someone I think I’m dreaming. Joao and Reedy both sign on the same day. Raul nets 3 times in 2 games for Mexico.Can life get any better???
Wonderful news that Jaoa and Harrison have signed long term contracts. Marco next?
After all the bad news in the Transfer window keeping Joao beats any new signing. I am certain this was thanks to Marco . Even a greater priority is getting him to sign a new contract. Now the only major disappointed to me was not signing a replacement for Mitro as I do not know where there our goals will come from.
It will surely have a minimum fee release clause included, i hope it is at least 80 million. Nevertheless, great news, i also hope his wage has been doubled cause he deserves it
Sky Sports say no release clause
I’m assuming this was a direct result of Silva’s relationship but the big issue is his long term contract, surely the Khans recognise he must be supported in January and beyond if he is to commit to Fulham. His stock must be continually rising, are we so dumb not to see someone will come in and take him!
There’s something rotten here. This is the weirdest renewal I have seen in a long time. Joao was a Munich-player for a day and we all know what these release clauses are worth. Players go on strike and they are released anyway. Maybe we can hold on to him til summer. That would be great.
I am so glad to hear Reed signed a new contract and he personally said it did not take long, also happy to hear about Joao contract but that is just a better salary until January be assured he has to maintain his high standard should it drop the clubs like Munich will lose interest. Lets enjoy the ride COYW.
Best news ever now get Marco to sign a new long contract as well and start looking now for a good striker for January window and don’t leave it till the last minute again,start looking now.
Well done Marco, I suspect Tony Kahn also deserves some credit. Very good news alround Reedy signs too. Two excellent committed team members, a very good day for FFC.