Roberto De Zerbi eager for 'reliable' Tottenham loan star to complete permanent transfer

De Zerbi's Desire for Palhinha

Tottenham Hotspur head coach **Roberto De Zerbi** has made his intentions clear regarding the future of **Joao Palhinha**, confirming he wants to secure the midfielder on a permanent basis.

Palhinha's Impact at Tottenham

The Portuguese international, who is on loan from **Bayern Munich**, has become a vital component of the **Tottenham** engine room since the Italian's arrival. De Zerbi has confirmed that he “100 per cent” wants to keep **Palhinha** at **Tottenham** next season.

• **Joao Palhinha** joined **Tottenham** on loan from **Bayern Munich** last summer.
• The loan deal includes a £26m buy option to buy at the end of this season.

“100 per cent” - **Roberto De Zerbi** on his desire to keep **Joao Palhinha** at **Tottenham**.

Securing Palhinha's Future

The Portuguese midfielder's performances have convinced the Italian manager that **Tottenham** should trigger that clause.