Joao Cancelo – Photography by Icon sport
It looks like Joao Cancelo is set to join FC Barcelona in the coming days. The versatile Portuguese side, who were loaned out to Bayern Munich last season, have failed to win under Thomas Tuchel.
Returning to Manchester City, he found himself facing stiff competition from Pep Guardiola, especially after the arrival of Josko Gvardiol from Leipzig for a large sum. FC Barcelona is actively looking for reinforcements, and Joao Cancelo’s profile has been one of his priorities for several weeks.
The right wing of the Catalan side had been empty for some time, even forcing players out of their natural positions to fill the void. The 29-year-old Portuguese is seen as a solution to boosting the sector. According to the sports media, the next 48 hours will be crucial to finalizing the signing of Joao Cancelo. Negotiations between the parties involved are ongoing and appear to be flexible. The player has reportedly always expressed his desire to join FC Barcelona, despite offers from Saudi Arabia. Final details, including the final loan amount and the terms of the purchase option, are yet to be settled.
