Barcelona nears deal for João Cancelo from Al-Hilal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 8:15 PM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
Barcelona is reportedly close to finalizing a deal to permanently sign defender João Cancelo from Al-Hilal. The transfer, valued at approximately €8-10 million, follows Cancelo's successful loan spell with Barcelona during the latter half of last season. Negotiations had been ongoing, with both clubs working through specific transfer fee details. A breakthrough in discussions has been reported this week, increasing optimism about reaching an agreement soon.
- •João Cancelo played on loan at Barcelona last season.
- •Barcelona aims to finalize the transfer from Al-Hilal this week.
- •Discussions focus on a fee around €8-10 million.
- 8:15 PMYahoo Sports — Barcelona ‘close’ to €10m defensive signing
"La Liga giants Barcelona are closing on an imminent deal to bring João Cancelo back to the club. This comes as the Blaugrana inch ever closer to a definitive agreement with Saudi outfit Al-Hilal over...
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