Barcellona is considering a possible return for Joao Cancelo. Previously, Cancelo spent the 2023-24 season on loan at Barcellona from Manchester City, making 42 appearances. After leaving Manchester City, Cancelo joined Al-Hilal for 25 million euros. Now, Barcellona is considering making an offer of approximately 15 million euros to bring Cancelo back and strengthen their squad under Hansi Flick. The report is sourced from Esport3.

Joao Cancelo has shown a strong desire to return to Barcelona. He has fond memories of his time at the club and is in contact with former teammates. Although he is a key player for Al Hilal in Saudi Arabia, he considers Barcelona the ideal place to showcase his best football. The player is willing to make sacrifices to return, but financial difficulties and Barcelona's focus on finding a young fullback make the move challenging. Previously, Cancelo was on loan from Manchester City to Barcelona in 2023, but economic constraints and City's refusal to extend the loan prevented a permanent stay. The sporting director, Deco, had wanted him for Hansi Flick's project, but the transfer was not realized.

João Cancelo has expressed a desire to return to Barcelona and continues to communicate with several members of the Barcelona team. Barcelona is in search of a right-back but aims for a cost-effective transfer. Despite Cancelo's interest, Deco, who is Barcelona's sporting director, reportedly wants to recruit a younger player with the potential for growth, which would also allow Koundé to have more rest and serve as an option for central defense. Cancelo had made every effort to stay at Barcelona for the 2024/2025 season after spending a loan period from Manchester City, but circumstances did not allow it, resulting in his move to Al Hilal, where Jorge Jesus is the coach. In the current season, he has participated in 19 matches, scoring one goal and providing seven assists for Al Hilal.