👀Barça deletes posts, delays then confirms Cancelo, here’s why | OneFootball

The FC Barcelona had to backtrack after announcing João Cancelo.

When everything indicated that the arrival of the right-back was official, a last-minute disagreement with Al-Hilal interrupted the deal.

According to information from Spanish journalists, such as Alfredo Martínez from Onda Cero, the Saudi club demanded the confirmation of certain economic and contractual requirements before giving the final "yes."

This bureaucratic obstacle forced Barça to abruptly halt all posts that were already being made to announce the Portuguese player.

The club even deleted all posts on X that referenced Cancelo's arrival.

However, the club's legal team managed to resolve the issues, and Barça went back to "confirming" the Portuguese right-back.

The presentation of João Cancelo is scheduled for this Tuesday (13th).

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