With João Cancelo in the spotlight, Barcelona dressing room asks ex-Benfica | OneFootball

he continues to impress in his second spell at Barcelona. In the aftermath of the win over Atlético Madrid, where the Catalans won 2-1, the former Benfica player was the target of lavish praise from Hansi Flick, who made it very clear what he wants for the future of the Portuguese international.

"He has to stay," was reportedly the unanimous decision from the Catalan dressing room, together with the coaching staff led by Hansi Flick. According to what newspaper O Jogo wrote, the display against Los Colchoneros, in the match played on Saturday, April 4, left Barcelona won over by the qualities of the 31-year-old footballer.

In addition, the same source explains that the performances João Cancelo has been producing in recent weeks have had an impact on the assessments the Blaugrana board has been making regarding the future of the Portuguese international, who hopes to be among the national team call-ups for the World Cup.

Signed in the winter transfer window to be the alternative to the injured Andreas Christensen, João Cancelo has, as the weeks have gone by, shown that he can be much more than just an alternative. The Portuguese international has been standing out and Deco, Barcelona’s sporting director, could move forward with his permanent signing, in a deal that could earn Al Hilal 15 million euros.

In addition, it should be remembered that, in a recent interview with Canal 11, João Cancelo spoke about his connection to Benfica, stating that he would like to return to the Club of Light and play wearing the Sacred Mantle. In the same conversation, the right-back revealed what his conditions would be to sign for the Eagles.

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