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Barcelona confident of securing João Cancelo deal before transfer window closes

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 8:20 PM

Last updated Jul 23, 2026

Barcelona confident of securing João Cancelo deal before transfer window closes

Summary

Barcelona is optimistic about finalizing an agreement to bring back João Cancelo from Al-Hilal. The 29-year-old defender had a successful loan stint with the club last season. Ongoing negotiations are expected to continue, with the club's board confident of reaching a deal soon. Cancelo is eager to return and has maintained his interest throughout the talks.

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•Barcelona seeks to finalize João Cancelo's permanent transfer.
•Cancelo previously played on loan for Barcelona last season.
•Discussions with Al-Hilal are ongoing, focusing on fee details.
•Barcelona's leadership expresses confidence in securing the deal.
•João Cancelo is reportedly keen on returning to the club.

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8:20 PMYahoo Sports — Barcelona ‘confident’ of imminent full-back signing

What they're saying

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The board at La Liga giants Barcelona are confident of tying up an agreement to bring João Cancelo back to the club over the weeks ahead.This comes amid ongoing work on the part of Deco and his team ...
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