Barcelona dream of João Cancelo, Al Hilal set ex-Benfica price | OneFootball

Barcelona have already informed Al Hilal that they intend to continue relying on João Cancelo. According to what has been learned, the blaugrana board are very pleased with the performances of the former Benfica player, and the Saudi club want to profit from the possible permanent transfer of the Portuguese international.

According to Record newspaper, Barcelona want to keep João Cancelo for the 2026/27 season; however, they are still not 100% convinced about that decision. Even so, the same source reports that Al Hilal have already informed the culé board that they are looking to make 15 million euros from the sale of the former Benfica player.

The rumor was therefore advanced by Mundo Deportivo, which says that the performances of the number 2 shirt have been very convincing and have already earned abundant praise from Barcelona coach Hansi Flick. Cancelo has found a new lease of life since leaving Saudi Arabia in January.

Currently, the 31-year-old footballer, who came through at Benfica, is with the national team, having been called up by Roberto Martínez for Portugal’s friendlies against Mexico and the United States, aimed at preparing the Seleção for the World Cup, which will take place in the summer.

This season, playing for Barcelona, João Cancelo — valued at 10 million euros — has already made a total of 11 official appearances: seven in La Liga, two in the Champions League and three in the Copa del Rey. .

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