Deal done: João Cancelo signs and will wear the number 2 shirt | OneFootball

FC Barcelona officially announced the return of João Cancelo on loan from Al-Hilal until the end of the 2025-26 season. The club's president, Joan Laporta, confirmed his return, and the player has already completed medical tests.

This morning, João Cancelo visited the club's offices to meet with president Joan Laporta and the management. During the meeting, the paperwork was finalized and contracts were signed, officially sealing the deal. The announcement was confirmed after the club temporarily withdrew previous official posts.

Transfer Details

Mode: Loan until June 30, 2026. Origin Club: Al-Hilal (Saudi Arabia). Purchase Option: The agreement is a simple loan, with no mandatory purchase option. Salary: Barcelona will cover part of the player's salary, while the Saudi club will cover the rest. Jersey Number: Cancelo will wear number 2.

Recent Career with Barça

Cancelo, 31, was already on loan at the Catalan club during the 2023-24 season, where he was a key part of the defense. In his previous stint, he played 42 matches in all competitions, scoring four goals and providing five assists. The Portuguese player expressed his desire to return to the club, which facilitated the negotiations.

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