Joao Cancelo delays return to Al Hilal amid Barcelona negotiations
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 9:10 AM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
Joao Cancelo has not reported to Al Hilal's pre-season training camp in Austria as expected, raising concerns about his future. The defender, under contract until 2027, was due to join the squad on July 29. His absence coincides with ongoing talks for a permanent transfer to Barcelona, where he previously had a successful loan spell. Negotiations are reportedly close to finalization but have been delayed due to tax-related issues. Al Hilal, meanwhile, lost 2-0 to MC Alger during their pre-season preparations.
- •Cancelo missed the scheduled July 29 return to Al Hilal.
- •Ongoing negotiations for a €10 million transfer to Barcelona.
- •Al Hilal lost 2-0 to MC Alger in a pre-season match.
- •Ruben Neves returned to Al Hilal on time, unlike Cancelo.
- •Barcelona manager Hansi Flick is eager to finalize Cancelo's transfer.
- 9:10 AMYahoo Sports — Al Hilal growing concerned as Joao Cancelo delays return amid Barcelona talks
"According to Mundo Deportivo, Joao Cancelo has yet to report for Al Hilal’s pre-season training camp in Austria, increasing speculation over his future as negotiations over a permanent move to Barce...
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