João Cancelo in hot water and could be fined | OneFootball

João Cancelo may be on the verge of a disciplinary issue at Al Hilal. The Portuguese international failed to report for the Saudi club’s pre-season training camp, currently taking place in Austria, and now risks being fined by the club.

According to 365Scores Arabia, the 32-year-old right-back was supposed to join training on Wednesday the 29th, but ultimately did not show up, at a time when intense negotiations are underway over a possible move to Barcelona.

The Portuguese defender is one of Hansi Flick’s main targets to strengthen the right side of the defense, with Jorge Mendes leading the talks between the parties. Even so, the deal still depends on an agreement with Al Hilal, who hold the player’s registration and are not willing to make his departure easy.

Although there is optimism surrounding the transfer, the agreement between Cancelo and the Catalan club has not yet been fully finalized, as final approval from the Saudi side is still needed regarding the terms of the operation. Meanwhile, the Portuguese international’s absence from the pre-season camp could have disciplinary consequences, with Al Hilal considering imposing a fine on the player for failing to comply with the call-up.

Despite João Cancelo’s recent comments, in which he acknowledged the affection he still feels for Benfica and admitted his desire to one day return to the club where he was developed, a possible return to Luz is completely off the table for this summer transfer window. All signs point to the Portuguese international’s future involving another spell at Barcelona.

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