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João Cancelo Transfer from Manchester City to FC Barcelona

Barcelona were interested in retaining Joao Cancelo, but were not able to put together a deal satisfactory for all parties.

For much of this summer transfer window, Joao Cancelo considered continuing at FC Barcelona and the Catalan club did not rule it out, but to extend his stay they wanted to obtain a new loan from Manchester City without a purchase obligation or, in any case, at a very low price. That possibility did not prosper.

João Cancelo was highly desired by Barcelona, where he was on loan. However, the player preferred to move to Saudi Arabia instead of staying with the Catalan club.

Joao Cancelo was the top priority of FC Barcelona's sporting management and Hansi Flick to strengthen the full-back positions. However, FC Barcelona cannot compete with the amounts offered by Al-Hilal at the moment.

Barcelona showed interest in Joao Cancelo but faced financial fair play issues and resistance from Manchester City. The deal did not progress further.

João Cancelo was highly desired by Barcelona before the transfer to Al Hilal.

João Cancelo was loaned to FC Barcelona from Manchester City. FC Barcelona tried to get another loan but Manchester City demanded a permanent transfer or a loan with obligation to buy, which FC Barcelona could not afford.

Cancelo initially expressed his desire to return to Barcelona. Pep Guardiola mentioned that Cancelo's future depends on his agents and the club, and if he stays, they will treat him with respect.

João Cancelo was loaned to FC Barcelona six months after his stint at Bayern Munich. He scored four goals and provided five assists. However, FC Barcelona did not proceed with a permanent transfer as they could not afford the 60 M€ fee.

Barcelona does not intend to buy João Cancelo's contract for 20 million euros and a new loan deal is not an option at the moment.

João Cancelo wished to continue at Barcelona after his loan spell, but the Catalan club could not afford to purchase him as Manchester City desired.

Joao Cancelo has a contract with Manchester City until 2027. The intention is to repeat the loan operation from the past season, and there is confidence from both the player's camp and FC Barcelona that this will happen.

While Barcelona has not completely ruled out the possibility of extending Cancelo's stay through a second loan, Manchester City is keen on securing a transfer that provides economic benefit, as they do not count on him despite his contract being valid until 2027. The City prefers a sale or, at most, a loan with a mandatory purchase option if certain conditions are met.

FC Barcelona hopes for the return of Joao Cancelo, who was loaned from Manchester City last season, to strengthen their wing-back position.

FC Barcelona hopes for the return of Joao Cancelo, who was on loan from Manchester City last season. The club is interested in signing him permanently despite their massive debt.

Barcelona is not giving up on the return of Joao Cancelo. The Portuguese international is also eager to return to the Catalan club. However, his future depends on Manchester City, with which he has a contract until June 2027. Pep Guardiola mentioned that Cancelo is training well and his future is still undecided, with possibilities of staying, being loaned out, or other options. Contacts have been made between the two clubs in recent weeks, and Cancelo's desire to return to Barcelona could be decisive. He is likely to return on loan, as he did last season.

Pep Guardiola acknowledged the possibility of João Cancelo having a future at Manchester City. He noted that Cancelo has been reintegrated into the pre-season training following his loan period at Barcelona. Guardiola commented that they would see what happens, indicating that Cancelo might stay or be loaned again, but he was unsure at the moment. When questioned about any proposals for the Portuguese international in this transfer window, he responded in the negative.

Barcelona are convinced they will secure the signing of the Portuguese international. Despite not having the financial capacity to make a high offer, Barcelona are determined to finalize the transfer. Cancelo and his family wish to stay in Barcelona and are making every effort to return to Catalonia.

Barcelona remain hopeful to sign João Cancelo, who was on loan at the club last season, from Man City on a permanent deal.

Talks remain ongoing with Manchester City over a deal to re-sign Joao Cancelo either on loan or permanently.

Complicated negotiations with Manchester City for João Cancelo have led Barcelona to explore other alternatives.

Joao Cancelo could return on loan to Barcelona amid claims of a £6m loan, followed by £17m permanent transfer.

Barcelona's negotiations with Manchester City to retain João Cancelo, who played most of last season's matches as a left-back, are currently at a standstill.

João Cancelo was on loan to Barcelona last season. His priority is to return to Barcelona, but Manchester City refuses to loan him again without an obligatory purchase option, which Barcelona cannot currently accept. His contract with Manchester City ends in 2027.

Joao Cancelo is currently training with Manchester City but is looking to return to FC Barcelona, where he previously played on loan. Manchester City is not willing to loan him to Barcelona without a financial compensation. They are only considering a transfer or a loan with an obligatory purchase option, which Barcelona is currently unable to accept.

Barcelona want to re-sign Manchester City's Joao Cancelo on loan but are not prepared to pay any fees to get the deal done. The plan is to wait until late in the window to force Manchester City to agree to a cut-price deal.

FC Barcelona is close to reaching an agreement with Manchester City for a new loan deal with an obligation to buy.

FC Barcelona and Manchester City have negotiated well in the past few hours, supported by Jorge Mendes. All parties involved are close to an agreement for a new loan with a mandatory purchase option. The outlines of a 4-year contract are also already prepared. João Cancelo is willing to make significant financial sacrifices to return to Barcelona and has dismissed approaches from other interested clubs. Hansi Flick, the new Catalan coach, also wanted him in his squad for the upcoming season.

Joao Cancelo returned to Manchester City after last year's loan but remains a target for Barcelona. Barcelona presented an offer including a loan cost of 7 million pounds (9 million euros) and a purchase obligation of 18 million pounds (23 million euros) effective at the end of the loan period. The structured deal highlights Barcelona's financial difficulties. Manchester City set Cancelo's price at 30 million euros, which Barcelona currently cannot afford.

João Cancelo is close to joining Barcelona. Barcelona has made a new loan offer with a mandatory purchase option starting June 2025. Cancelo has adjusted his salary for a four-year contract.

Barcelona are willing to be patient in their pursuit of Joao Cancelo this summer. The club is eager for Cancelo to stay, and it is believed that Cancelo shares this sentiment. Barcelona will only pursue the player if a loan deal is possible, while City is adamant about a permanent sale. City's asking price remains at €30m, a figure that Barcelona considers too steep. Barcelona are hoping Cancelo will turn down offers from Saudi Arabian clubs to put additional pressure on City to enable his return to Camp Nou.

Joao Cancelo does not fit into Manchester City's plans and has expressed a desire to return to Barcelona, where he performed well last season. However, Barcelona is not willing to spend excessively to bring back the former Inter and Juventus player. Manchester City has set a high price of 30 million euros for Cancelo, which Barcelona cannot currently afford. Jorge Mendes, Cancelo's agent, is working to lower Manchester City's demands.

João Cancelo wants to return to Barcelona, and Barcelona also wants Cancelo to return. However, negotiations with Manchester City are challenging, as the club seeks a significant fee of around 30 million euros.

The future of João Cancelo remains uncertain due to the differing interests of Manchester City and Barcelona. Manchester City only wants to sell João Cancelo for more than 30 million euros, while Barcelona wants to acquire him on loan. Barcelona's sporting director, Deco, is willing to wait a few more weeks to finalize the deal.

Barcelona's hopes of re-signing Joao Cancelo from Manchester City have been boosted by claims the full-back has rejected offers from elsewhere in an attempt to force through a return to Camp Nou. Cancelo spent last season on loan with Barca in a deal which did not include a purchase clause. Barca and City remain in talks over Cancelo's future. The Premier League champions have been forced to soften their stance to facilitate a summer exit for the full-back. City had been demanding a permanent transfer this summer but have now accepted that they may have to agree to another initial loan to send Cancelo back to Spain. A mandatory purchase clause was City's next demand but Barcelona have not yet shown a willingness to agree to such a term. Barca would rather include a purchase option but could be swayed into an obligation if it was tied to Cancelo's performances next season. Much will depend on Barca's ability to get back to La Liga's 1:1 spending rule. If Barca can reach that level, they are likely to shake hands on a deal which could value Cancelo at around €25m (£21.5m).

João Cancelo is currently under contract with Manchester City until June 2027. FC Barcelona and Manchester City are discussing the possibility of formalizing a loan agreement. Manchester City prefers a loan with a mandatory purchase option to be executed by June 30, 2025, while FC Barcelona prefers a non-mandatory option or one based on objectives.

João Cancelo has expressed his desire to join Barcelona. He has refused a potential return to Juventus in Italy. Negotiations between Manchester City and Barcelona have intensified. Manchester City wants to include a mandatory purchase option by June 30, 2025, while Barcelona prefers a non-mandatory option or one based on objectives. Cancelo is currently on vacation after participating in Euro 2024 with Portugal and hopes not to return to Manchester City but to move directly to Barcelona.

João Cancelo was loaned to FC Barcelona for the 2023-2024 season. Barcelona, through Déco, wishes to permanently secure his services and believes in their chances to close the deal.

Manchester City are offering the services of full-back Joao Cancelo around as they seek to finally cut ties with the Portugal international, who is wanted back at Barcelona.

Joao Cancelo has been offered to Barcelona. He is set to leave Manchester City this summer despite a contract expiring in 2027. Guardiola has excluded him from the project for over a year. Barcelona declined to sign him permanently despite a season with 4 goals in 42 matches, complicating plans for the English champions. Selling him has become a priority, and his price has dropped significantly compared to last summer when Bayern Munich considered a 70 million euro investment.

Barcelona wants to retain João Cancelo after his loan ended on June 30. The player desires to continue at Barcelona, but nothing is finalized yet. Barcelona wants to extend his loan, but Manchester City intends to sell him.

Barcelona wants to sign João Cancelo on loan for another season, but Manchester City prefers a permanent transfer. Barcelona is aware that bringing Cancelo back will not be an easy deal.

FC Barcelona hopes to secure another season-long loan for Joao Cancelo. However, Manchester City prefers a permanent transfer, complicating his potential return to Barcelona.

FC Barcelona is working with his agent, Jorge Mendes, to keep the Portuguese defender on loan for another season. However, Manchester City intends to sell Cancelo.

Barcelona wants to include Joao Cancelo in their squad for the 24-25 season. The club mentioned him in their Eurocopa agenda after initially posting a farewell message on social media, which was later deleted.

Joao Cancelo's loan ended on June 30. Despite initial social media posts suggesting a final farewell, negotiations are still ongoing for a potential new loan to FC Barcelona.

Joao Cancelo's return to Manchester City has been officially confirmed by FC Barcelona, but there is a clear intention from both Cancelo and Barcelona for him to continue at the club if he leaves at zero cost.

Barcelona is in talks with Jorge Mendes to keep João Cancelo at the club for the next season.

Joao Cancelo will not continue at Barcelona. His loan agreement ends on June 30.

The Catalan club announced that João Cancelo will not continue with the club as his loan period ended on June 30. However, the publication was later deleted, and the club's intention is to keep the player.

Joao Cancelo has previously spoken on his desire to remain at Barcelona and could still return to the club on a further loan spell.

Joao Cancelo has reiterated his desire to remain at Barcelona after his season-long loan deal ended. Despite Barcelona's financial constraints, Cancelo hopes to continue at Barcelona next season. Pep Guardiola has indicated that Manchester City is open to allowing Cancelo to leave temporarily again.

Joao Cancelo, the Portuguese full-back, spent the last season on loan at Barcelona but remains a player of Manchester City, which paid 65 million euros to Juventus for him in 2019. Manchester City is not willing to loan him again and prefers a permanent transfer. The price is set at 20-25 million euros. Currently, Barcelona is only requesting a loan, but they are considering a loan with an obligation to buy after resolving their financial issues next year.

Joao Cancelo, the Portuguese full-back, spent the last season on loan at Barcelona but remains a player of Manchester City, which paid 65 million euros to Juventus for him in 2019. Manchester City is not willing to loan him again and prefers a permanent transfer. The price is set at 20-25 million euros. Currently, Barcelona is only requesting a loan, but they are considering a loan with an obligation to buy after resolving their financial issues next year.

Manchester City is still opposed to a new loan. An alternative solution could be to extend João Cancelo's loan by one year with a mandatory purchase option, so that the player will no longer be affiliated with Manchester City. Negotiations are expected to continue throughout the transfer window.

Both Barcelona and João Cancelo want to continue together for the next season after a loan period. However, Manchester City needs to be convinced. The English side agrees for their player to return to Barcelona next season but in the form of a permanent transfer, not a loan. Manchester City is asking for between 20 and 25 million euros for the Portuguese player, noting they bought him for 65 million euros from Juventus in 2019.

The transfer of João Cancelo to Barcelona is complex. Barcelona sees Álex Valle as a potential backup for Alejandro Balde if the Cancelo deal does not go through.

Joao Cancelo, who left Manchester City on loan last September, has had a convincing season at Barcelona and now wants to secure an agreement to stay in Spain. Barcelona shares the same desire. However, the high demands from Manchester City have made negotiations difficult. The contract of the 30-year-old from Barreiro expires in 2027, and Manchester City does not intend to let him go cheaply. The price for Cancelo is around 30 million euros, a figure that Barcelona is not willing to pay outright. To make the deal more feasible, Barcelona might propose a loan with an obligation to buy, with payments spread over time due to Barcelona's financial situation.

João Cancelo and FC Barcelona want to continue their adventure together. Loaned this season by Manchester City, the Catalans want to loan the Portuguese player again for the next season. However, the English club refuses, preferring a permanent transfer and demanding 25 million pounds sterling (nearly 30 million euros) for their full-back. Financially struggling, Barça cannot make extravagant moves in the market, and the purchase of João Cancelo seems compromised, especially since the Sky Blues are not determined to lower his price.

Joao Cancelo desires to stay at Barcelona. Barcelona has begun talks with Manchester City to keep Cancelo, but negotiations are challenging due to City's high demands. Manchester City has set a price of 25 million pounds (around 30 million euros) for Cancelo. If no agreement is reached, Cancelo will return to Manchester City for preseason. Guardiola mentioned that if Cancelo wants to stay at Barcelona and the clubs agree, the transfer will proceed.

The club is looking for a solution to retain him for another year.

Joao Cancelo, after spending the season on loan at Barcelona, intends to stay at Barça, but the final decision lies with Manchester City, the English club that holds his card. However, according to Mundo Deportivo, the Citizens are willing to facilitate his permanent transfer.

Manchester City is facilitating João Cancelo's transfer to Barcelona. The intention is for a permanent transfer, not another loan. The two clubs are in contact to reach an agreement soon. Pep Guardiola has given the green light for the potential deal: 'We will talk to Barcelona to try to find the best solution. If João wants to continue at Barcelona and the two clubs reach an agreement, Cancelo will play at Barcelona again.'

Pep Guardiola has admitted Manchester City will seek to strike an agreement to keep Joao Cancelo at Barcelona if the full-back voices a desire to remain with the La Liga side. The Portuguese star made the switch to Barca in September, embarking on a season-long loan with the Spanish side. Since arriving in La Liga, Cancelo made 42 appearances across all competitions, registering four goals and five assists in that time. Reports have revealed that Cancelo is keen to remain at Barca, with club president Joan Laporta previously confirming that the club wish to make his loan deal a permanent move. However, Guardiola has confirmed that an agreement has not yet been reached, and therefore Cancelo's future is still undecided.

We will sit at the table with both clubs. He's our player and, if no agreement is found, he will have to return in pre-season. If he wants to stay at Barcelona and the clubs find an agreement, it will proceed again.

Barcellona is interested in Joao Cancelo, who is currently with Manchester City. Negotiations will take place between the two clubs. If no agreement is reached, Cancelo will return for pre-season. If Cancelo wants to stay at Barcellona and the clubs agree, the transfer will proceed.

Joan Laporta, the president of Barcelona, confirmed in a press conference that they want João Cancelo to stay for another season. Deco is working on this and they believe that Cancelo can be important for the team.

Barcelona will only be able to re-sign loan stars Joao Cancelo for the 2024/25 season on similar temporary deals. Cancelo is highly valued as a leader at Barca, having made a monumental impression during his time at the club.

Joao Cancelo, who was loaned by City, does not seem to be desired by Pep Guardiola and has rather met the expectations of Barça. The idea is therefore to keep him permanently or negotiate a new loan.

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