One step away from a transfer: João Cancelo arrives in Barcelona and undergoes medical

Cancelo is returning to his former club.

Details: Today, Barcelona’s official page on X announced that 31-year-old right-back for Al Hilal and the Portugal national team João Cancelo has already arrived in Catalonia and has completed his medical examination.

It is reported that the transfer is now 99% complete, and the official contract signing and presentation of Cancelo as a Barcelona player will take place tomorrow at the Barcelona office.

Previously, it was reported that Barcelona will sign Cancelo on loan until the end of the season, paying Al Hilal 4 million euros.

This will be Cancelo’s second stint at Barcelona in his career. He previously played for Barcelona on loan in the 2023/24 season, making 42 appearances for the club, scoring 4 goals and providing 5 assists, before returning to Manchester City, his parent club, from which he moved to Al Hilal in 2024.

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