It is fair to say most of Tottenham Hotspur’s summer signings have managed to hit the ground running under boss Thomas Frank. However, one player who has arguably impressed the most is Joao Palhinha.

Signing on a season-long loan from Bayern Munich, Joao Palhinha has been a difference-maker in the Lilywhites’ midfield this season. He has anchored the midfield with his reading of the game, experience, passing ability and ball-winning skills. Not only has he made an impact while protecting the backline, but also the Portugal international has contributed at the offensive end of the pitch with three goals and an assist in 15 appearances.

No wonder, the 30-year-old is one of the first names on Thomas Frank’s teamsheet. Palhinha has drawn a fair amount of praise since making the move from Bayern Munich, with former England goalkeeper Joe Hart hailing Tottenham’s deal to sign Palhinha. The defensive midfielder has already won over the fans with several commanding displays, and going by his early impressions, it seems highly likely that the Europa League champions will move quickly to sign him permanently from Bayern.

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Palhinha was a star performer for Fulham before moving to Bayern in 2024, where a move did not...