João Cancelo and FC Barcelona have reached an settlement for the Portuguese footballer to hitch the Club. The full-back arrives as a everlasting switch foundation and indicators as a Barça participant until 30 June 2029.
After two mortgage spells
Cancelo first joined Barça within the 2023/24 season on mortgage from Manchester City, spending a full season beneath coach Xavi Hernández. He made 42 appearances, scoring 4 targets whereas offering 5 assists.
After his first spell, Cancelo moved to Al-Hilal in Saudi Arabia, earlier than returning to Barça once more on mortgage in January 2026. He quickly earned Hansi Flick’s belief, ending the season as an vital participant for the blaugrana coach, primarily taking part in at left again, making 23 appearances, with two targets and 4 assists.
A profession at large golf equipment
Born on 27 May 1994, Cancelo began out in his dwelling nation at Benfica, the place he received the league, the cup, league cup and a tremendous cup. In the summer time 2015 he joined Valencia, the place he made 91 appearances earlier than shifting on to Italy.
The Portuguese fullback performed for Inter Milan (2017/18) and Juventus (2018/19) in Italy, earlier than becoming a member of Manchester City in summer time 2019. He remained on the English membership for 3 and a half seasons, which included two loans, one at Bayern Munich and the opposite at FC Barcelona.
Portuguese worldwide
He has additionally been a common participant for Portugal down the years. He performed for the youth groups earlier than making his full debut on 1 September 2016. He has been largely included in squads ever since, having made 73 appearances and was a part of the 2018/19 Nations League profitable squad. He additionally featured on the final two World Cups and the final European Championships.
João Cancelo now indicators a everlasting contract with Barça and is again accessible for Hansi Flick, who clearly trusts the fullback and can attempt to take advantage of his skills and attacking intent. Cancelo is a blaugrana!