Joao Cancelo aims for Champions League success after Barcelona return
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 1:35 PM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
FC Barcelona announced the signing of Joao Cancelo on August 20, ending speculation over his future. The 32-year-old Portuguese international joins Barcelona as a permanent transfer after impressing during a loan spell from Al-Hilal last season. In his presentation, Cancelo expressed a strong desire to win the UEFA Champions League, highlighting the club's quality and potential. He also discussed his excitement about reuniting with former Manchester City teammate Rodri and emphasized a competitive mindset against all rivals, including Real Madrid. Cancelo confirmed he is fit and ready to contribute to the team's goals this season.
- •Cancelo returns to Barcelona after a successful loan from Al-Hilal.
- •He aims to help Barcelona win the UEFA Champions League.
- •Cancelo praises Rodri as a key asset for the team's success.
- •He is fit and ready to play, contingent on the manager's decisions.
- •Cancelo expresses motivation to compete against all teams, including Real Madrid.
- 1:35 PMYahoo Sports — Cancelo talks Rodri, Real Madrid, Champions League at Barcelona presentation: ‘Going to do everything we can to win it’
"After weeks of speculation and some unexpected delays, FC Barcelona finally announced the signing of Joao Cancelo today.The 32-year-old Portuguese international returns to the club for the third time,...
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