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Al-Hilal raises Joao Cancelo's asking price to €15 million for Barcelona

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 9:20 AM

Last updated Aug 14, 2026

Al-Hilal raises Joao Cancelo's asking price to €15 million for Barcelona

Summary

Al-Hilal has increased their asking price for Joao Cancelo from €10 million to €15 million amid Barcelona's interest. Cancelo, who has expressed a strong desire to return to Barcelona, was left out of Al-Hilal's squad for their league opener by coach Simone Inzaghi. Despite ongoing negotiations, the rise in price adds pressure as the transfer window approaches its close. Barcelona must decide whether to meet the new demands or risk losing Cancelo before the deadline.

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Status Watch

•Al-Hilal demands €15 million for Joao Cancelo.
•The original agreement was around €10 million.
•Cancelo wishes to return to Barcelona and has shown his preference on social media.
•Inzaghi excluded Cancelo from the league opener, citing fitness concerns.
•Barcelona faces a decision as the transfer window draws to a close.

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9:20 AMYahoo Sports — Al-Hilal increase their asking price for Barcelona target to €15 million – report

What they're saying

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FC Barcelona moved quickly after the end of last season to negotiate Joao Cancelo’s return from Al-Hilal. The Portuguese defender had made a positive impression under Hansi Flick during the final st...
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