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Barcelona discusses player exchange with Al-Hilal for João Cancelo

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 8:10 PM

Last updated Jun 11, 2026

Barcelona discusses player exchange with Al-Hilal for João Cancelo

Summary

Barcelona is in negotiations with Saudi club Al-Hilal regarding a potential exchange deal involving defender João Cancelo and Marc Casadó. Cancelo has been impressive during his loan at Barcelona, prompting efforts to make that move permanent. Reports indicate that Casadó could be included in the deal, and he is reportedly open to this arrangement. Ongoing discussions have taken place for several weeks as both clubs explore the terms of the exchange.

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Key Details

•Barcelona seeks to make João Cancelo's loan permanent.
•Marc Casadó may be used as a key part in the exchange.
•Negotiations between Barcelona and Al-Hilal have been ongoing for weeks.
•Cancelo had a strong performance in his loan spell at Barcelona.
•Casadó reportedly favors the potential move to Al-Hilal.

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8:10 PMYahoo Sports — Barcelona consider Saudi transfer exchange

What they're saying

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La Liga giants Barcelona have been tipped to partake in what would come as a surprising exchange deal with Saudi outfit Al-Hilal.The deal in question would be centered around Marc Casadó, and João C...
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