Joao Cancelo’s Future at Risk: Tempting Offer from Arabia

Joao Cancelo’s Future in Jeopardy at Barça: Tempting Offer from Arabia Manchester City Wants to Sell, Barcelona Only Considering Loan The Blaugrana Club Trusts Cancelo Will Prioritize Staying and Push for the Situation FC Barcelona – Napoli: Cancelo’s Goal Securing Joao Cancelo’s continuity is one of the objectives set by Barcelona’s sports management for the next sporting project. The Portuguese full-back is an undisputed starter, and his versatility has been crucial for the team’s improved performance. There are no doubts about his sporting value to retain him at the Blaugrana club, but the operation could become very complicated. Joao Cancelo and Manchester City already have a strong interest from Saudi Arabian football to sign him in the summer, and the temptation is on the table. It will be up to the player to decide his future, and Barcelona is confident that he will choose to stay.

Last summer, City postponed Cancelo’s transfer to Barça because they prioritized selling him. They spoke with Arsenal and two Saudi Arabian clubs, but the transfer did not materialize, and ultimately, they opened the door to a one-year loan for the Portuguese player, who does not maintain a good relationship with Pep Guardiola, to increase his value. And he succeeded. He is now valued at close to 50 million euros, and City absolutely prioritizes a permanent sale. Barcelona has entrusted his agent, Jorge Mendes, to try to soften City’s stance. It will be very difficult for the Blaugrana club to afford a transfer this summer, and they are considering extending the loan for another year while introducing an option to buy, which could be mandatory. The valuation by City and Barça is far apart, making an agreement anything but easy.

City is aware of the interest the player arouses in Arabia, particularly at Al Hilal, a club that could bid for the player through an offer that would be out of reach for Barcelona. And it all depends on the player’s willingness because the economic proposal he could receive from Arabia could be massive.

Joao Cancelo has always expressed that he is comfortable in Barcelona and desires to stay at the Blaugrana club, although he will need to push for his continuity to become a reality. City will remain tough in negotiations, and the Portuguese player will ultimately decide in a crucial year in his sporting career. Last season, he prioritized staying in Europe, and it remains to be seen what will happen this summer.