Joao Cancelo delays return to Al Hilal amid Barcelona negotiations
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 7:50 AM
Last updated Aug 1, 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.
- 7:50 AMYahoo Sports — Barcelona target’s situation takes new turn as Al Hilal deny rift over training absence
- 7:45 AMYahoo Sports — Al Hilal consider disciplinary action against Barcelona target over absence from pre-season camp
- 9:10 AMYahoo Sports — Al Hilal growing concerned as Joao Cancelo delays return amid Barcelona talks
"The surrounding Joao Cancelo has taken a significant turn after Al Hilal have moved to publicly dismiss reports suggesting the Portuguese defender had refused to join the club’s pre-season training ...
"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...
"Joao Cancelo’s proposed move to Barcelona has hit a fresh complication as SPORT reports that Al Hilal are considering disciplinary action against the defender for failing to report for the club’s ...
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 1, 2026, 7:50 AMBarcelona target’s situation takes new turn as Al Hilal deny rift over training absence
The surrounding Joao Cancelo has taken a significant turn after Al Hilal have moved to publicly dismiss reports suggesting the Portuguese defender had refused to join the club’s pre-season training ...
- Yahoo SportsJul 31, 2026, 7:45 AMAl Hilal consider disciplinary action against Barcelona target over absence from pre-season camp
Joao Cancelo’s proposed move to Barcelona has hit a fresh complication as SPORT reports that Al Hilal are considering disciplinary action against the defender for failing to report for the club’s ...
- Yahoo SportsJul 30, 2026, 9:10 AMAl 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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