The Manchester City defender wants to stay in Barcelona. The Catalan club is of the same opinion

Manchester City and Portugal national team defender João Cancelo has been on loan at Barcelona since September of last year. However, the player himself wishes to remain with the Catalan club. The champions of Spain share the same sentiment, as reported by Mundo Deportivo.

When asked if he desires to stay in Barcelona for another year, he promptly responded, "Yes, yes."

According to the source, Barcelona President Joan Laporta and agent Jorge Mendes, representing Cancelo, met in Barcelona to discuss the player's future. They agreed to attempt to extend the loan, but are also open to signing the player permanently if the rules of financial fair play allow it.

In the current season, he has played 30 matches for Barcelona, scoring three goals and providing four assists. Initially deployed on the right defensive flank, injuries to Alejandro Balde and Marcos Alonso led him to transition to the left flank, where he also displayed excellent performances.