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Joao Cancelo holds an unforgettable memory of his time at Barcelona and keeps alive the desire to return to the Catalan club. Although he is now a key player at Al Hilal in Saudi Arabia, the Portuguese full-back has not stopped hinting at his wish to wear the blaugrana colors again. His adaptation to life in Barcelona and his prominence under Xavi Hernandez's command deeply marked him, and he would be willing to make any effort to have a second chance at Camp Nou.
The player arrived on loan in 2023 from Manchester City, quickly becoming a key piece in the Blaugrana scheme. However, his performance was inconsistent towards the end of the season, something that did not prevent Deco, the current sporting director, from wanting him for Hansi Flick's project. Despite these intentions, the club's financial difficulties and City's refusal to extend the loan prevented his stay.
Barcelona would have other plans for their full-back, although the option is not ruled out
Finally, Cancelo was transferred to Al Hilal for 20 million euros, doubling his salary. However, the player still considers Barcelona as the ideal stage to display his best version. Since his arrival in Arabia, he has not hidden his intention to return, although the scenario is not straightforward. According to reports from 'Sport', the Barça's sporting direction is focused on finding a young full-back to relieve Koundé and fit into the long-term scheme.
Despite the difficulties, Cancelo's desire to return has not diminished. Aware of the challenges facing the club, he is willing to make sacrifices to fulfill his dream of coming back to the team where he showcased his best attacking football. For now, Barça looks towards other horizons, but the Portuguese player keeps hope alive.
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