Barcelona closes in on João Cancelo's permanent signing from Al-Hilal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 8:05 PM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026
Barcelona is progressing toward securing João Cancelo on a permanent transfer from Al-Hilal. After a successful loan period, Cancelo has reportedly been given clearance to leave the Saudi club, which has alleviated earlier concerns regarding his pre-season attendance. The deal for the Portuguese defender is expected to finalize around €10 million. Cancelo had established himself as a key player under Barcelona's new management, making his permanent move a priority for the club.
- •Cancelo played in the second half of last season for Barcelona on loan.
- •Al-Hilal has approved Cancelo's transfer to Barcelona.
- •The expected transfer fee is around €10 million.
- •Cancelo was a favorite of manager Hansi Flick this past season.
- 8:05 PMYahoo Sports — Barcelona’s next signing has been ‘unblocked’
"La Liga giants Barcelona have late this week been afforded some positive news on the transfer front. This comes amid the understanding that João Cancelo has been given the green light to join the Bl...
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