Joao Cancelo was one of the protagonists of the last transfer market for FC Barcelona. The Portuguese, whose loan expired at the end of the previous season, did everything possible to wear the blaugrana jersey again, but the obstacles imposed by Manchester City in negotiating a new loan and the lack of salary cap for the Catalans made his return to the Catalan capital impossible.
The player headed to Saudi Arabia to play for Al-Hilal, but his dream of returning to the blaugrana team remains intact. According to 'SPORT', the defender has already confessed this to his teammates, although the reality is that, despite the Catalans' intention to sign a right-back, his signing is practically impossible.
Barça Does Not Consider Signing Cancelo
The sports management of Barça, together with the coaching staff, considers it essential to strengthen both full-back positions for the upcoming season in light of the existing deficiencies on the flanks of the defense, where Jules Koundé and Alejandro Balde are the only reliable options available to Hansi Flick in these positions.
Aware of this situation, Cancelo would be willing to make the necessary sacrifices to return to Barcelona, and the club knows this, but as of today, other options are being considered. Deco's plan is to find a young player with potential to grow within the institution and whose signing does not represent a significant investment for the Catalans. A profile that does not fit the Portuguese, whose story at Spotify Camp Nou seems to have come to an end.