💣 Trouble at Barça, has Cancelo’s transfer been called off after all? | OneFootball

It’s total confusion!

FC Barcelona’s transfer window has taken another twist in the past few hours. While everything seemed to indicate that João Cancelo’s arrival was official, a last-minute setback with Al Hilal has derailed the transfer.

According to information from journalists close to the club, such as Alfredo Martínez from Onda Cero, the Saudi club demanded confirmation of certain financial and contractual conditions before giving their final “yes.”

This bureaucratic obstacle forced Barça to abruptly halt the entire media machine that was already in motion to announce the arrival of the Portuguese full-back.

The most surprising fact today is FC Barcelona’s reaction on social media. The club deleted all posts published on X (formerly Twitter) that referred to Cancelo’s arrival.

This move, unusual in the club’s institutional communication, has raised concerns about the true complexity of the negotiations and the current state of the agreement with Al Hilal.

Due to these outstanding issues, the official schedule has been significantly altered. João Cancelo’s presentation, initially planned for Tuesday morning, has been postponed to the afternoon.

The club’s legal team is working tirelessly to resolve the situation and prevent the signing from being truly compromised as the transfer window nears its close.

This article was translated from the Spanish version.

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