João Cancelo leaving Manchester City?
João Cancelo is moving away from FC Barcelona.
Joao Cancelo has a significant offer from Saudi Arabia. However, he believes he is still young and capable of competing for important titles with Barça.
Barça is working to secure the services of Portuguese full-back Joao Cancelo, who previously played for them on loan last season. They aim to achieve this through a loan with a not too high purchase option. Barça is very firm on this move because they need experienced players for the upcoming challenging season.
Manchester City will receive 40 million euros for João Cancelo. The specific club in Saudi Arabia is not mentioned.
Pep Guardiola is now seriously evaluating what to do with the Portuguese winger, who returned from loan at Barcelona last season and has been working under his orders in recent weeks. Guardiola mentioned that Cancelo has a contract until June 2027 and stated that he might stay or maybe go out on loan. He added that Cancelo is training well and behaving well, and what happens will depend on his agent. Guardiola assured that they will treat him like everyone else, with respect and trying to make the most of his qualities. He expressed that he has never doubted Cancelo's quality, but they will have to see what happens.
João Cancelo has returned to Manchester City after his loan to Barcelona. Guardiola mentioned that Cancelo might stay or be loaned out again, depending on his agents and the club's decision.
Manchester City has not received any inquiries for Joao Cancelo. Coach Pep Guardiola mentioned on Friday that the full-back, under contract until 2027 and previously with Bayern Munich, has returned to the English champions after a one-year loan to FC Barcelona without a clear future. Guardiola indicated that Cancelo's stay or loan depends on the agent and the club, and assured that if he stays, he will be treated with the same respect as all other players.
Pep Guardiola admitted that João Cancelo might have a future at Manchester City. He mentioned that Cancelo has been reintegrated into the pre-season training after his loan period at Barcelona ended. Guardiola said that they will see and maybe Cancelo will stay or be loaned, but he didn't know yet. When asked about any proposals for the Portuguese international in this transfer window, Guardiola responded negatively.
Joao Cancelo, who was on loan at Barcelona last season, is still with Manchester City. He may either stay at Manchester City or go out on loan again.
Joao Cancelo has a contract with Manchester City until June 2029, but his future is uncertain. Last season, he played on loan at an unspecified club. Pep Guardiola mentioned that Cancelo is training with Manchester City and could either stay, go on loan, or leave the club.
Despite high offers from Saudi football, Cancelo and his family prefer to stay in Barcelona.
FC Barcelone intends to strengthen their defense by bringing back João Cancelo.
João Cancelo, who was on loan at FC Barcelone last season, has convinced the Barcelona management. Manchester City demands 30 million euros for a permanent transfer. The player is willing to make financial sacrifices, but Manchester City prefers a permanent sale over another loan.
Joao Cancelo's loan at Barcelona has ended, and he is officially returning to Manchester City.
Al-Ettifaq has shown interest in signing Joao Cancelo. Manchester City expects to receive 25-30 million euros for his transfer.
Al-Ahli has shown interest in signing Joao Cancelo. Manchester City expects to receive 25-30 million euros for his transfer.
Joao Cancelo was considered to strengthen Inter de Milan, but they are not the only club interested in him this summer.
Joao Cancelo is highly regarded in the Saudi Arabian market. Saudi clubs could afford the transfer fee that Manchester City is asking for and would try to convince the player with a high salary.
FC Barcelone announced the departure of João Cancelo but later removed the announcement. Discussions are ongoing between FC Barcelone, Manchester City, and the player's agent Jorge Mendes to keep João Cancelo for the next season.
Barcelona announced the departure of Joao Cancelo.
João Cancelo will not stay at FC Barcelone after his loan period ends. He will return to Manchester City.
For the left back, loaned to Barça, the Manchester City coach seems to agree for a new loan: «We have to do what is best for everyone, but I do not know the situation. If an agreement is not found, he will have to come back, but if he wants to stay and the clubs agree, it will be done again».
João Cancelo is at the end of his loan with FC Barcelone and is expected to return to his current club, Manchester City. However, FC Barcelone's president, Joan Laporta, has expressed interest in signing him permanently. Deco is reportedly working on this.
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