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Joao Cancelo rejoins Al-Hilal for pre-season amid Barcelona negotiations

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 3:00 AM

Last updated Jul 28, 2026

Joao Cancelo rejoins Al-Hilal for pre-season amid Barcelona negotiations
Summary

Joao Cancelo is set to return to Al-Hilal this week as the Saudi Pro League club continues its pre-season training in Austria. The defender has recently returned from time off following the 2026 World Cup and is expected back on Wednesday. While Cancelo has performed well during his loan spell at Barcelona, discussions about a permanent transfer have not yet resulted in an agreement. Al-Hilal is open to offers to buy out his contract, which has one year remaining, as Cancelo expresses interest in staying with Barcelona.

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  • •Joao Cancelo rejoins Al-Hilal for pre-season training in Austria.
  • •The defender is returning after his break post-World Cup 2026.
  • •Barcelona seeks a permanent deal for Cancelo, but no agreement reached.
  • •Al-Hilal is open to contract buyout offers for Cancelo.
  • •Cancelo expresses a desire to continue playing for Barcelona.
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  • 3:00 AMYahoo Sports — Joao Cancelo set to rejoin Al-Hilal for pre-season as defender waits on Barcelona move
What they're saying
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The full-back is getting back to work after the World Cup.

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