Hansi Flick pushes for João Cancelo: ex-Benfica man in Barcelona's sights | OneFootball

who shone in the last match — ended the season in the service of Barcelona, but the future of the Portuguese international remains shrouded in doubt. After several months of standing out for the Catalan side, Hansi Flick does not want to lose the full-back and has reportedly already given clear instructions to the sporting management to try to keep the former Benfica player.

According to the Spanish newspaper 'As', the German coach was "delighted" with João Cancelo's impact since arriving at the club in January. The publication says that the Portuguese international adapted to the team's demands "fully and completely", "offering attacking depth, experience and versatility" to the Blaugrana side.

The same source also adds that Flick has already spoken directly with Deco, Barcelona's sporting director, about fighting to keep the former Benfica player. The coach particularly values the intensity, dynamism and attacking ability shown by Cancelo throughout the second half of the season.

Despite the Catalans' desire, negotiations are unlikely to be simple. João Cancelo remains tied to Al Hilal and is expected to return to the Saudi club after the loan ends. Even so, the Portuguese defender "is very clear about his desire to continue at Barcelona".

In the current season, playing for Barcelona, João Cancelo — valued at 9 million euros — has already made 22 official appearances for the Catalans: 15 in La Liga, four in the Champions League and three in the Copa del Rey. .

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