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Joao Cancelo arrives in Barcelona, confirms transfer is complete

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 12:55 PM

Last updated Aug 17, 2026

Joao Cancelo arrives in Barcelona, confirms transfer is complete

Summary

Joao Cancelo arrived in Barcelona on August 17, 2026, finalizing his transfer from Al-Hilal. The negotiations had stalled previously, but recent developments expedited the deal. Cancelo stated he was willing to sacrifice part of his salary to secure his move back to Barcelona, highlighting his commitment. He expressed readiness to contribute to the team's upcoming season after training during his vacation. The player is now officially a permanent member of the club.

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•Cancelo arrived in Barcelona to finalize his transfer on August 17, 2026.
•Negotiations between Barcelona and Al-Hilal had previously stagnated.
•Cancelo sacrificed part of his salary for the transfer.
•The player trained during vacation to be ready for the season.
•He expressed strong dedication to his return to Barcelona.

Latest Updates

12:55 PMYahoo Sports — Joao Cancelo’s first words after arriving in Barcelona ahead of transfer: ‘I’m where I wanted to be’

What they're saying

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While Barcelona and Al-Hilal have been in direct conversations regarding Joao Cancelo’s transfer for a long time now, matters appear to have stagnated in recent months with no significant progress.T...
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