"Barça made an official bid earlier on Monday and things moved very fast from there, with Cancelo's personal preference for a return to Catalonia proving key in the deal, as Al Hilal had reached initial agreement with Inter Milan but ended up accepting Barça's offer instead. The Blaugrana will use the salary cap space opened by Andreas Christensen's injury to sign Cancelo, and Hansi Flick has given his green light on the deal as well."
"According to other reports from Catalan media, Flick likes Cancelo's experience, versatility and ability to play on both sides as a full-back, and the coach also understood that signing a center-back was virtually impossible in the January transfer window. With only the official announcement now pending, Cancelo is set for a reunion with Barça after spending the 2023-24 season on loan,"
Barcelona has reached agreement with Al Hilal to sign Portuguese full-back João Cancelo on a six-month loan. Barça submitted an official bid and Al Hilal accepted Barça's offer despite earlier alignment with Inter Milan, influenced by Cancelo's preference to return to Catalonia. The club will utilize salary-cap space freed by Andreas Christensen's injury to register the signing. Hansi Flick has approved the move and values Cancelo's experience, versatility, and ability to play on both flanks. With the official announcement pending, Cancelo reunites with Barcelona after the 2023–24 loan spell and adds defensive depth for the club's push across competitions.
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