Glorioso 1904 exclusive confirmed! Barcelona starter too dear for Benfica | OneFootball

The Spanish newspaper 'Mundo Deportivo' reports that Benfica considered signing João Cancelo, but says that a return to the Luz is highly unlikely. The right-back, currently on loan from Al Hilal to Barcelona, remains a priority for the Catalans, who want to secure his stay on a permanent deal.

It adds that, despite the player’s recent statements about the affection he feels for the Club and his desire to one day return to the Eagles, the right-back will not be returning to the Luz next season (Read HERE).

The wage issue is the main obstacle. The amounts earned by the Portuguese international are well beyond Benfica’s financial capacity, making it difficult to compete with clubs that are also tracking the player and can offer more attractive terms.

The footballer receives almost €6 million for the second half of the season at Barça, an amount that the Eagles, in gross terms, could cover for... an entire season, which makes any possibility of a deal unfeasible.

This season, playing for Barcelona, João Cancelo — valued at €9 million — has already made 16 official appearances for the Catalans: nine in La Liga, four in the Champions League, and three in the Copa del Rey. .

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