João Cancelo skips Al-Hilal camp as Barcelona transfer nears
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 9:15 AM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026
João Cancelo has not reported for Al-Hilal's preseason training camp in Austria and is in Portugal awaiting the finalization of his transfer to Barcelona. Discussions for a permanent move, reportedly around €10 million, have been ongoing, with Cancelo’s agent managing negotiations. Al-Hilal has not publicly addressed Cancelo’s absence during their preseason tour, while Barcelona’s head coach has expressed support for his arrival. Both clubs aim for a timely resolution to the situation, which has drawn attention due to Cancelo's contractual obligations and the pressure it places on Al-Hilal ahead of their upcoming season.
- •Cancelo skipped Al-Hilal’s Austrian preseason camp, remaining in Portugal.
- •Barcelona and Al-Hilal are negotiating a transfer estimated at €10 million.
- •Hansi Flick has shown support for Cancelo joining Barcelona.
- •Al-Hilal has not officially explained Cancelo’s absence from camp.
- •A timely resolution is necessary for both Cancelo and Al-Hilal.
- 9:00 AMYahoo Sports — Cancelo Agrees Pay Cut to Seal €10m Barcelona Return from Al-Hilal
- 9:15 AMYahoo Sports — Barcelona close in on key defensive target in €10 million deal as decisive talks underway
- 12:35 PMYahoo Sports — Cancelo Skips Al-Hilal Preseason Camp as Barcelona Deal Nears €10m
"According to Mundo Deportivo, Joao Cancelo’s long-awaited move to Barcelona appears to be gathering momentum after several days of uncertainty surrounding his situation at Al Hilal.The Saudi club ha...
"Barcelona are on the verge of signing João Cancelo permanently from Al-Hilal, with RAC1 reporting that the two clubs have reached a verbal agreement on a fee of no more than €10m including bonuses....
"João Cancelo has not reported for Al-Hilal’s preseason training camp in Austria and is understood to be in Portugal waiting for the Saudi club and Barcelona to close a permanent transfer – a stat...
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 3, 2026, 9:00 AMCancelo Agrees Pay Cut to Seal €10m Barcelona Return from Al-Hilal
Barcelona are on the verge of signing João Cancelo permanently from Al-Hilal, with RAC1 reporting that the two clubs have reached a verbal agreement on a fee of no more than €10m including bonuses....
- Yahoo SportsAug 1, 2026, 9:15 AMBarcelona close in on key defensive target in €10 million deal as decisive talks underway
According to Mundo Deportivo, Joao Cancelo’s long-awaited move to Barcelona appears to be gathering momentum after several days of uncertainty surrounding his situation at Al Hilal.The Saudi club ha...
- Yahoo SportsJul 31, 2026, 12:35 PMCancelo Skips Al-Hilal Preseason Camp as Barcelona Deal Nears €10m
João Cancelo has not reported for Al-Hilal’s preseason training camp in Austria and is understood to be in Portugal waiting for the Saudi club and Barcelona to close a permanent transfer – a stat...
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