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At the age of 30, Joao Cancelo departed Europe during the summer to join Saudi Pro League champions Al Hilal. The Portuguese defender signed from Manchester City, who did not want him on their books anymore – that was also the case last season when he was loaned out to Barcelona.

Athletic Bilbao News / Football Espana / August 27

Barcelona set to lose out on another target to Saudi Arabia

Earlier on Tuesday, it was announced that Joao Cancelo had joined Al Hilal from Manchester City. Throughout the summer, the Portuguese full-back had been strongly linked with a return to Barcelona, and until recently, there still seemed to be a somewhat realistic chance that a deal could be done.

Manchester City News / Esteemed Kompany / August 27

A Manchester City full-back is on the verge of leaving the club

After a move for Joao Cancelo appeared on the horizon it now appears that Cancelo is set to find his way to Al Hilal. That is good news for Manchester City as they look set to sell a player who didn’t have a future with the club.

FC Barcelona News / Football Espana / August 27

Barcelona miss out on signing of former defender as €25m deal agreed with Saudi Arabia

Earlier in the summer, it seemed somewhat inevitable that Barcelona would end up re-signing two players that they had on loan last season: Joao Felix and Joao Cancelo.

Manchester City News / Esteemed Kompany / August 27

A solution appears on the horizon for Manchester City’s Joao Cancelo issue

Heading into the summer transfer window one of Manchester City’s biggest conundrums surrounded the future of Joao Cancelo. The Portuguese international returned to the club after spending last season on loan at Barcelona.

Soccer News / Football Espana / August 25

Barcelona end Joao Cancelo interest as Manchester City reject final offer

Barcelona are ready to end their interest in bringing Joao Cancelo back to the club for the 2024/25 season. Barcelona and Manchester City have been locked in intense talks over a fresh agreement for the defender since the start of the summer.

Manchester City News / FirstSportz / August 22

Manchester City star Joao Cancelo set to make SHOCKING move to Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal

Joao Cancelo‘s future at Manchester City received a significant boost when Pep Guardiola seemed to approve of the Portuguese’s continual at the club. In a recent interaction with the press, Guardiola appeared to hint at Cancelo making a return to the starting line-up.

Manchester City News / Esteemed Kompany / August 22

Is a problem for Manchester City about to be resolved?

One problem Manchester City faced this summer was what to do with Joao Cancelo. It has appeared for some time that his future lies away from the Etihad.

Soccer News / Football Espana / August 22

Saudi Arabian club in talks with Manchester City defender Joao Cancelo as Barcelona move fades

It had been widely expected that Joao Cancelo would return to Barcelona this summer, but with eight days left in the transfer window, it is looking increasingly unlikely.

FC Barcelona News / Football Espana / August 22

Barcelona youngster tipped to play under Xavi yet to convince Hansi Flick but Joao Cancelo ‘almost ruled out’

Barcelona are set to enter the final week of the transfer window with plenty of plates spinning, and the full-back area remains one of them. They will not strengthen the left-back area, but there could be movement at right-back.

FC Barcelona News / Football Espana / August 21

Barcelona consider surprise move for Olympic champion with €20m asking price

Barcelona are reportedly keen to sign another full-back before the summer transfer window closes. They’ve been linked with Joao Cancelo relentlessly over the past few weeks, but a return to Catalonia for the Portuguese star is looking increasingly unlikely.

Soccer News / Esteemed Kompany / August 21

Are Manchester City about to make a mistake in the market?

Over the coming final days of the transfer window, there are expected to be several departures from Manchester City. Joao Cancelo is one player whose future appears in limbo at this time.

Manchester City News / Esteemed Kompany / August 20

A forgotten Manchester City full-back is fast running out of options

Manchester City do appear to have several players whose futures appear to lie away from the club, which needs to be resolved before the transfer window closes.

RB Leipzig News / Football Espana / August 18

Barcelona preparing to launch effort to sign Manchester City defender

Despite their financial problems, Barcelona could yet add to the signings of Pau Victor and Dani Olmo. A new defensive midfielder is reportedly being sought, while it is expected that efforts will be made to re-sign Joao Cancelo.

Soccer News / Football Espana / August 17

Revealed: The sacrifice Joao Cancelo would need to make to re-join Barcelona

It’s no secret that Joao Cancelo is prioritising a return to Barcelona this summer. His time at the club last season wasn’t easy, with several high-profile mistakes in big matches, and despite the fact that Hansi Flick already has good options in the full-back positions, it seems inevitable that the Catalans will make their move.

Manchester City News / Football Espana / August 16

Pep Guardiola open to Joao Cancelo stay at Manchester City

Barcelona appear to be edging further away from a deal to bring back Joao Cancelo for the 2024/25 season. Barcelona and Manchester City have been locked in talks over a fresh agreement on the defender since the start of the summer.

Soccer News / The Cult of Calcio / July 24

Cancelo Reportedly Unlikely to Join Inter or Juventus

Joao Cancelo is back at Manchester City following a loan spell at Barcelona and has been linked with a return to Serie A, at Inter or Juventus. However, his priority is to go back to Catalunya.

Bayern Munich News / Football Espana / July 20

Barcelona speed up loan talks over Joao Cancelo

Barcelona are confident of agreeing a loan return for Joao Cancelo for the 2024/25 season. Both Barcelona and Manchester City have been locked in talks over a renewed agreement since the end of the previous campaign.

AC Milan News / SempreMilan / May 15

Romano on Cancelo to Milan failure: 'He only wanted Barcelona'

Joao Cancelo failed to join AC Milan when he was leaving Manchester City thanks to the interest from Barcelona which he was not able to ignore. According

Soccer News / Football Espana / April 7, 2024

Barcelona handed major boost in pursuit of Manchester City’s Joao Cancelo

Barcelona have made it one of their objectives to bring back Joao Cancelo next summer, but it makes sense that there is a certain degree of scepticism, given the financial state of the Blaugrana.

Soccer News / Soccer on ClutchPoints / April 6, 2024

Barcelona rumors: Joao Cancelo involved in a financial tussle between the Catalans and Manchester City

Barcelona’s summer transfer plans are taking shape as reports suggest they are set on securing the permanent signing of Joao Cancelo from Manchester City.

Manchester City News / Esteemed Kompany / March 25, 2024

There is no way back to Manchester City for Joao Cancelo after his latest comments

If it wasn’t immediately apparent before, it has become crystal clear now. There is no way back to Manchester City for Joao Cancelo. The Portuguese international is currently on loan at Barcelona.

Napoli News / Football Italia / March 11, 2024

Cancelo: ‘Inter only second to Man City’

Joao Cancelo is aware Inter fans are not happy he joined Juventus in 2018 but says the Nerazzurri are ‘only second to Manchester City’ right now. The Portugal international released an interview with La Gazzetta dello Sport to preview tomorrow’s Champions League meeting between his Barcelona side and Napoli.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / March 1, 2024