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Palhinha's Winner Secures Spurs Survival, Sparks Purchase Push

5/26/2026

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Joao Palhinha scored the winning goal against Everton on the final matchday, securing Tottenham Hotspur’s Premier League survival.
Roberto De Zerbi said he 100 percent wants to keep Palhinha.
Tottenham hold a €30 million purchase option on the midfielder.
Palhinha, on loan from Bayern Munich since August, said he would like to stay.
He made 45 appearances, scored seven goals and logged 33 Premier League starts, the third-most in the squad.

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Joao Palhinha scored the winning goal against Everton on the final matchday, securing Tottenham Hotspur’s Premier League survival.
Roberto De Zerbi said he 100 percent wants to keep Palhinha.
Tottenham hold a €30 million purchase option on the midfielder.
Palhinha, on loan from Bayern Munich since August, said he would like to stay.
He made 45 appearances, scored seven goals and logged 33 Premier League starts, the third-most in the squad.