Cancelo's departure is inevitable. The footballer is approaching a full-fledged contract with Barcа

Manchester City intends to sell the experienced defender and Portugal international, João Cancelo. The player is not in the plans of the coaching staff, so the club is working on his permanent transfer.

The likelihood of Cancelo staying in Manchester has significantly decreased following a conflict with coach Pep Guardiola over a lack of playing time more than a year ago. Cancelo was sent on loan to Bayern Munich and then to Barcelona, where he showcased his abilities, prompting the Spanish club to work on a permanent transfer.

Manchester City has already begun working with Barcelona on a deal that reportedly might start with a loan next season, with an obligation to buy. The Spanish club prefers a non-mandatory purchase option or one based on achieving certain goals, but sporting director Deco and new coach Hansi Flick consider Cancelo the first choice for the right-back position.

While there is still some work to be done, it appears that the Portuguese player will soon become a Barcelona player again.