Settled! Barcelona seals key transfer for Flick's system
Raphael Durand
Dailysports's expert
João Cancelo is set to become a full-fledged Barcelona player after the Catalan club reached an agreement with Al Hilal.
Details: Barcelona will purchase the 32-year-old defender for €10 million, with the player signing a two-year contract with the club.
The transfer is expected to be finalized in the coming days. For Barça, this is a crucial step, as the club brings back a player already well-acquainted with the squad and La Liga.
Head coach Hans-Dieter Flick considers Cancelo a vital player for his tactical system. That’s why the club wants the Portuguese star to join the team for the preseason training camp in England.
Cancelo spent the second half of this season in La Liga, having previously played for Barcelona in the 2023/24 campaign. Now, his return is set to be permanent rather than another short-term move.
Reminder: Earlier, we reported that João Cancelo notifies club of his desire to leave
