However, Fulham ’s search for his successor fell through at the last minute. One year later, Palhinha belatedly moved to Munich only to find that Vincent Kompany had replaced Tuchel. The Belgian boss put little faith in the prolific tackler throughout the 2024–25 campaign.

Bayern have been forced to intensify their search for attacking reinforcements after Jamal Musiala was ruled out for between four and five months with a fibula fracture and dislocated ankle.