Barcelona open talks over summer signing | OneFootball

La Liga giants Barcelona have kickstarted talks with the agent of João Cancelo, over the prospect of making the Portuguese’s move to the club permanent this summer.

Defender Cancelo is for his part of course in the midst of a six-month loan stint in Catalunya’s capital at present.

Over recent weeks, owing to injury problems on both flanks, the former Manchester City man has played an increasingly prominent role under the watch of Hansi Flick.

And along the way, Cancelo has for the most part impressed, particularly in the attacking third.

In turn, it should not come as a major surprise to learn that Barcelona are keen to keep hold of their versatile full-back beyond the conclusion of his loan.

Speaking on his official YouTube channel on Friday, market insider Fabrizio Romano confirmed:

”Barcelona have already started discussing with the agent of the player, Jorge Mendes, how to keep João Cancelo at the club.”

The Blaugrana will next need to kickstart talks with the 31-year-old’s parent club, Al-Hilal.

Conor Laird – GSFN