Fulham midfielder João Palhinha has insisted he is happy where he is for the time being after an impressive first season in the Premier League.
The Portuguese midfielder has been speaking to Eleven Sports in his homeland after his first season in the Premier League with Marco Silva’s side.
He joined Fulham in a €20m deal from Sporting Club de Portugal in the summer transfer window last year and proved to be one of the signings of the season as he established himself as a key player for Fulham across the campaign.
His performances have earned him plenty of admirers in England, where he has regularly been praised as Fulham have impressed this season.
Those displays have naturally seen him linked with a move away this summer, with reports linking him with a move to the likes of Liverpool as they look to overhaul their midfield.
“It was my first season outside my country, the Portuguese league, the first time I left Portugal,” he said.
“It was the change; it was everything together and I think I faced this change in my life very well. It’s a league that suits my characteristics and qualities very well.
“I’ve settled here like a glove. I’m very happy and so is my family. I miss my country a lot and it’s not easy being away from Portugal, I hope to come back one day.
“After being here and enjoying football the way I have, I think that’s the most important thing. I hope to return to Portugal, I like and value my country very much.
“You know the affection I have for Sporting. It is something that has always marked me and will always mark me. At the moment I’m very happy here [at Fulham] and I want to continue around here. I think it’s the league that suits my football.”
