Barcelona agree João Cancelo's return | OneFootball

Barcelona has completed the signing of João Cancelo for the remainder of the season. According to information from the Spanish newspaper Marca, the Portuguese player arrives in Catalonia on loan until June, when the European season ends.

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The full-back had already expressed his desire to leave Al-Hilal, from Saudi Arabia, at the end of 2025. Negotiations with Barcelona were accelerated due to interest from Inter Milan in the player.

The main focus for Hansi Flick’s team was to find a center-back to replace the Dane Christensen, who suffered a serious injury and will be sidelined for a long period. However, the lack of good options on the market for that position led the club to fill a gap in the right-back options instead.

Cancelo returns to the Catalan club after a short stint in the 2023/24 season, during which he played 42 matches, scored 4 goals, and provided 5 assists, but did not win any titles.

Cancelo’s Career

Throughout his career, the Portuguese player has always stood out for his versatility, having played on both flanks and sometimes taking on more advanced roles on the field. His most notable spell was with Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City, where he played for about four seasons, winning the Champions League in the 2022/23 season, as well as three consecutive Premier Leagues, one FA Cup, and two English League Cups.

For the Portuguese National Team, João Cancelo has taken the field 64 times, scoring 12 goals and providing 7 assists, and, alongside Cristiano Ronaldo, won the UEFA Nations League in the 2018/19 and 2024/25 seasons.

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