Al Hilal board approves João Cancelo transfer to FC Barcelona

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·20 August 2026

Al Hilal have approved the transfer of João Cancelo to FC Barcelona, the club said in a statement.

The decision was taken by the board of directors of Al Hilal Club Company, chaired by His Highness Prince Nawaf bin Saad.

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The Portuguese player joined Al Hilal in 2024.

He made 45 appearances across all competitions, scoring three goals and providing 14 assists.

No further information was provided in the announcement.

Source: AlHilal

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