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Barcelona prepares to sign Joao Cancelo from Al-Hilal this summer

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 2:20 PM

Last updated Jun 2, 2026

Barcelona prepares to sign Joao Cancelo from Al-Hilal this summer

Summary

FC Barcelona has received approval from Al-Hilal to sign defender Joao Cancelo. The Portuguese player, currently on a loan at Barcelona, is expected to leave Al-Hilal as the club's head coach, Simeone Inzaghi, no longer plans to include him in future plans. Barcelona aims to solidify its defense by making Cancelo’s move permanent, potentially negotiating a lower transfer fee than previously reported. Barcelona is also working within Financial Fair Play limits while exploring other signings, like Julian Alvarez and Bernardo Silva, ahead of an offseason reshuffle. Cancelo's contract with Al-Hilal runs until June 2027, but Barcelona hopes to finalize terms for a transfer soon.

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Status Watch

•Joao Cancelo is currently on loan at Barcelona from Al-Hilal.
•Barcelona has the green light to sign Cancelo permanently.
•Al-Hilal previously valued Cancelo at €15 million.
•Barcelona is also pursuing other transfers while observing financial limits.
•Cancelo’s contract with Al-Hilal expires in June 2027.

Latest Updates

5:00 PMYahoo Sports — Barcelona handed good news in bid to land Joao Cancelo on permanent transfer
2:20 PMYahoo Sports — Barcelona Receives Green Light From Al-Hilal To Sign Joao Cancelo

What they're saying

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FC Barcelona have effectively received the green light from Al-Hilal to sign its full back Joao Cancelo according to the Catalan media.
— Yahoo Sports