kuiper999 Joao Palhinha insists he wants to prove his worth to Bayern Munich boss Vincent Kompany next season. kuiper999

Joao Palhinha, a 30-year-old midfielder, has admitted that his first year at Bayern Munich has been a difficult one for him, and insisted he wants to prove himself to coach Vincent Kompany next season, Kicker reported on Friday.

Palhinha joined Bayern Munich from Fulham in the summer of 2024. He made 25 competitive appearances for the Bavarians last season, starting just nine times, and there were reports he could be sold to the Bavarian club, but the Portuguese midfielder insists he will continue to fight for his place.

‘It’s definitely not an easy year for me, but I’m very motivated to prove my worth again as soon as the season starts, with a special club like Bayern, a great club,’ Palhinha said.

Bayern Munich have pre-season fixtures against Lyon, Tottenham Hotspur and Grasshoppers before taking on DFB-Pokal winners Stuttgart in the Franz Beckenbauer Super Cup on August 16 and opening the new season against RB Leipzig on August 22.

kuiper999 “I have three more years left on my contract with Bayern, so I will report back on July 29, when we start our pre-season,” Palhinha said. “It’s important for me to have a relaxing time with my family and friends right now.” ( kuiper999 )