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Cancelo transfer to Barcelona – camp skip
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Cancelo transfer to Barcelona – camp skip
In early July 2026, FC 2026 Barcelona were reported to be close to finalising a permanent deal for Portuguese full‑back João Cancelo, who had been on loan from Saudi club Al‑Hilal since January. The clubs agreed settled on a reduced fee of about €10 million and Cancelo accepted agreed to a salary cut to sign a two‑year contract through June 2028. By late July the move transfer remained pending while tax‑related paperwork awaited resolution. Cancelo was on holiday in Sardinia and being resolved; personal terms were settled, but settled and registration could only be completed after Barcelona’s pre‑season camp, before ahead of the first La Liga match on 23 August. On 30 July, July Cancelo failed to did not report to Al‑Hilal’s pre‑season training camp in Austria, missing Austria. Reports said he stayed in Portugal, training alone in the squad without an official explanation. Al‑Hilal expressed concern, Algarve and his posting workout videos, indicating he is maintaining fitness for a possible return to Camp Nou. Al‑Hilal initially claimed the absence has intensified transfer talks, with agent was coordinated, then said it had no information on his whereabouts. Agent Jorge Mendes mediating. continues to negotiate a fee around €10 million, and Cancelo’s contract with Al‑Hilal runs until 2027, making a departure straightforward. Barcelona manager coach Hansi Flick has already approved praised Cancelo’s arrival, seeing him as a tactical boost, versatility and is eager to secure his services, while tax issues continue to still delay the finalisation of the €10 million deal. deal in the closing days of the summer window.
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- 2026-07-30 09:37 UTC Cancelo transfer to Barcelona
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