João Palhinha says he wants to stay at Tottenham following a season-long loan from Bayern Munich that helps the club avoid relegation. Tottenham’s survival in the Premier League is credited in part to the midfielder’s impact, including a decisive goal against Everton on Sunday. Palhinha’s current contract is a loan arrangement that gives Tottenham an option to make the transfer permanent. That option is reported to be €30 million (about £26 million). Tottenham’s manager, Roberto De Zerbi, has said he wants the club to complete a permanent deal, expressing strong support for retaining the player. Palhinha has now indicated he is open to signing permanently, framing the situation in personal terms. The reports collectively outline the same key developments: the player’s stated preference to remain, the existence of a purchase option at a fixed fee, and the context of Tottenham securing their Premier League status during the loan period.