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Barcelona target Cancelo called up for Al Hilal pre-season camp

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 7:00 AM

Last updated Jul 28, 2026

Barcelona target Cancelo called up for Al Hilal pre-season camp

Summary

Joao Cancelo, who has been targeted by Barcelona for a permanent move, has been called up for Al Hilal's pre-season training camp set to begin on July 29 in Austria. Barcelona signed Cancelo on loan last January, and discussions about his return have been ongoing this summer. Al Hilal are reportedly willing to entertain offers after Cancelo expressed his desire to leave the Saudi club. Negotiations are expected to continue as both clubs explore options for a transfer before the camp concludes on August 3.

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By the Numbers

•Cancelo called up for Al Hilal's pre-season camp starting July 29.
•Barcelona interested in making Cancelo's loan permanent.
•Negotiations ongoing as Al Hilal considers offers for Cancelo.
•Al Hilal wants a decent fee for Cancelo's potential transfer.
•Pre-season training camp in Austria runs until August 3.

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7:00 AMYahoo Sports — Barcelona defensive target called up for pre-season by current club as transfer talks continue

What they're saying

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Barcelona signed Portuguese veteran Joao Cancelo on loan last January, and not many people knew what to expect from a player who had spent the last two seasons in the Saudi Pro League.However, Cancelo...
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