Transfer bang: João Palhinha reveals shocking details about the future of Nuno Mendes-Bayern Munich is planning mega-transfer
After winning the title in the Nations League, the Portuguese national team again makes headlines – this time not on the pitch, but on the transfer market.João Palhinha, the defensive midfielder of FC Bayern Munich, has in an exclusive interviewSurprising statements about the future of his national team colleague Nuno Mendesthat now move the top European clubs on alert.
Palhinha makes it public: “I spoke to Nuno”
Immediately after the triumph at the Nations League, Palhinha revealed to Portuguese media that heA serious conversation with Nuno Mendesled in which he suggested a move to FC Bayern. He emphasized thatMendes perfectly about Bavaria’s style of playwould fit.
“Nuno is young, dynamic, technically strong and has the potential to become the best left -back in Europe. I asked him if he could imagine a move to Munich – and his answer surprised me,” said Palhinha with a smile.
Palhinha did not want to reveal exactly what Mendes answered. But he let through between the lines thatThe PSG star is not averse to moving to Germany.
Bayern Munich has been watching Mendes for months
According to internal sources from the area of FC BayernNuno Mendes has been on the record champions’ scouting list for some time. After the departure of Alphonso Davies, who may move to Real Madrid in the summer of 2025,The club urgently is looking for an adequate replacement on the left defense side– and Mendes is considered an absolute desired solution.
The 21-year-old Portuguese has established himself as a regular at Paris Saint-Germain in the past two years. HisAthletic skills, his understanding of the game and its precise flank runsmade him one of the most sought -after full -back in Europe.
PSG is willing to negotiate – but not less than 70 million euros
Although PSG Mendes had originally planned as a long -term solution on the left, the association is according to information of theThe team Ready to record talks with Bavaria, should be a corresponding offer on the table. The French therefore demandat least 70 million eurosFor the Portuguese international.
Since PSG itself is working on a squad structuring and possibly targets new top stars such as Rafael Leão or Khvicha Kvaratskhelia,could serve a mende sale as a means of financing these transfers.
Tuchel and the Bayern leadership enthusiastic about the idea
As well asTrainer Thomas TuchelAs well as sports director Max Eberl, are apparently convinced that Mendes fits perfectly into the system. A faster, modern full -back with offensive urge – exactly the profile that Bavaria has successfully filled with players like Davies or Alaba in recent years.
“We want young, development-capable players with international experience-Mendes combines all of this,” says the Bayern environment.
Internally, a possible offer is already being discussed from a basic amount of60 million eurosPlus performance -related bonuses could exist.
Competition from the Premier League?
But Bavaria is not the only prospect. AlsoManchester Cityas well as theFC Arsenalshould be in sight. Pep Guardiola in particular is considered a fan of the young defender. However, Bavaria could score with the advantage that Palhinha is considered a close friend of Mendes –A personal connection that could possibly be the decisive factor.
A move to the Bundesliga could also be sporty for Mendes: a new charm, a new league, a new environment – and the chance of regularly in the starting eleven in one of the biggest clubs in Europe.
Conclusion: a transfer with a signal effect?
If the deal actually came about, it would be aAnother sign of Bavaria’s ambitions to optimally position yourself in terms of personnel for the future. With Nuno Mendes, the club would get one of the most talented full -back in Europe – and would at the same time snatch an important player to a direct competitor in top European football.
For PSG, on the other hand, a mende exit would be a painful but economically understandable step-especially when you consider how many new stars the club has targeted.
It remains to be seen …
The coming weeks should be exciting.Bayern Munich does everything possible to sign Mendes?How will PSG react to an official offer? And will Mendes take the step to leave Paris himself?
One thing is certain:João Palhinha’s statements have sparked the fire-Now it is up to the club tours to make it a real transfer fireworks.
