Joao Cancelo arrived from Al Hilal during the January transfer window, but his second loan stint with FC Barcelona got off to a rough start. However, the seasoned Portuguese has taken Alejandro Balde’s spot as the starting left back in recent weeks.
Barça are currently looking for methods to sign him permanently at the end of the current season because of his influence. In fact, Cancelo is more likely to stick with the Barcelona project for the upcoming campaign, according to SPORT.
Both Hansi Flick and the sports department fully approve of the Portuguese defender, but there is a clear requirement: in order for the transaction to move forward, the player must either gain his release or demand a small transfer price. Jorge Mendes, his agent, will now try to negotiate his exit from Al Hilal in the upcoming weeks after Barcelona has already informed him of the terms of the deal.
Flick, who has openly lauded Cancelo, appreciates his dedication and adaptability. Although there were early worries about his defensive shortcomings, the player has improved as a result of the German coach’s efforts to address these problems.
One condition Barcelona have for Cancelo’s signing
The emphasis then switches to financial factors. Cancelo’s contract with Al Hilal has one year left on it, but Barcelona won’t pay a hefty price for a player who isn’t in Simone Inzaghi’s plans.
Barcelona wants the player to renounce the last year of his Saudi Arabian contract in order to secure his release. Given that he makes over €16 million net every season, this is noteworthy.
The discussions will be headed by Jorge Mendes, and there have been rumours that Marc Casado would be part of the agreement because the Saudi club is interested in him and Barcelona views him as movable.
Barcelona is unwilling to get close to the €10 million that Al Hilal is demanding for a move. Therefore, a compromise is anticipated. After that, Cancelo would sign a two-year deal or a one-year contract with a one-year extension option. In an effort to find a solution before the World Cup, talks are anticipated to start this month.
