Barcelona seeks Joao Cancelo transfer approval from Al Hilal soon

Barcelona is close to securing Joao Cancelo’s return from Al Hilal, with a potential flight scheduled early next week. Cancelo is reportedly pushing for a contract termination with the Saudi club as negotiations over transfer fees continue, with Barcelona hopeful of resolving the situation soon. The defender's absence from Al Hilal's matchday squad indicates his desire to leave, while financial discussions remain a central focus. Should the deal go through, it would mark Cancelo's third stint at Barcelona, bringing him back into a familiar environment under coach Hansi Flick.

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