Cancelo sends a message to Barcelona

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23/08/26 21:30:00

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Joao Cancelo, a 32-year-old Portuguese full-back, is getting closer to returning to Barcelona in this transfer market from Al-Hilal. The player has shared an image related to the Blaugrana club on his social networks while he reintegrates into the training of the Saudi team, awaiting negotiations between both clubs to close the transfer in the coming days.

Joao Cancelo insists on Barcelona as his only option

Cancelo's position has not changed in recent weeks: his priority remains to play for Barcelona. The Portuguese already knows the club from his previous stints as a Blaugrana, and the sports management is in talks with Al-Hilal to finalize his departure.

The current scenario continues a negotiation that began before the start of the preseason. On July 8, Cadena SER reported a verbally agreed upon deal between Barcelona and Al-Hilal, valued around 10 million euros, although documentation had not yet been finalized.

Recent reports suggest that the remaining differences are mainly administrative. Cancelo has returned to training with Al-Hilal, but the return to Barcelona is still expected, with both sides hoping to complete the operation soon.

The contract situation also favors the negotiation. Cancelo is under contract with Al-Hilal until 2027, allowing the Saudi club to negotiate the terms of his departure, while Barcelona seeks an affordable amount to sign the full-back.

Joao Cancelo's price and the next step in the agreement

Figures from recent reports place the transfer between 8 and 10 million euros. Cadena SER had initially set the deal at around 10 million, while later reports suggest a sum closer to 8 million.

The agreement with the player is not the main obstacle either. Cancelo is determined to continue at Barcelona, while the club works with Al-Hilal to finalize the documentation required to confirm the deal.

The Portuguese previously returned to Barça in January 2026 on loan from Al-Hilal, which extended until the end of the season. In that deal, the Catalan club re-signed Cancelo after his first spell as a Culé.

Now, the scenario is different as the intention is to conclude a permanent transfer. Current reports indicate that Cancelo would sign for two seasons once the final paperwork with Al-Hilal is resolved.

The next step will be to complete those procedures for Joao Cancelo to definitively join Barcelona. The agreement was not finalized in July despite reports suggesting so, but negotiations have progressed, and the Portuguese's return is expected to be a matter of days.

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