João Cancelo set to leave Al Hilal, future still up in the air | OneFootball

The departure of full-back João Cancelo from Al Hilal, Saudi Arabia, appears to be getting closer. Out of the Saudi team’s plans, the Portuguese player is looking for a new destination.

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According to Gazzetta dello Sport, Cancelo wants to return to Barcelona, but the Catalan club has not yet started negotiations and faces financial limitations. Coach Hansi Flick is prioritizing a left-footed center-back, which reduces the chances of moving forward for the full-back.

Future in Italy?

Meanwhile, Inter Milan has emerged as the main interested party and is said to already have a deal in place with Al Hilal: a six-month loan with the Saudis paying most of the salary. In exchange, the Arab club could choose between Acerbi or De Vrij.

Juventus is also monitoring the situation, but Inter is awaiting the player's response in the coming days. Cancelo, a champion with major European clubs, is at a decisive moment to define his future and keep alive the dream of playing in the World Cup.

In the current season, João Cancelo has played only 6 matches for Al Hilal, with 1 goal and 2 assists.

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