Barcelona exploring two major solutions to secure on-loan sensation permanently | Barca Universal

Barcelona are prepared to pursue the permanent signing of Joao Cancelo after his strong performances in Hansi Flick’s system. Growing optimism exists that an agreement can be reached with Al-Hilal, though negotiations remain difficult. Barcelona have already reached a personal agreement with Cancelo for a long-term stay and consider him a key part of the project, aiming to keep him for at least two more seasons. The main obstacle is Al-Hilal’s stance. Barcelona had hoped Cancelo could be released by waiving remaining salary, but Al-Hilal now demand at least €10 million, believing his market value has risen. Talks are ongoing via Jorge Mendes, and Barcelona are exploring creative financial solutions to reduce the final cost.

"Barcelona are prepared to make a major effort to secure the permanent signing of Joao Cancelo after the defender established himself as one of the most important players in Hansi Flick's system this season. According to SPORT, there is growing optimism within Barcelona that an agreement can eventually be reached with Al-Hilal, even though negotiations remain complicated at this stage. Cancelo's performances during his second stint have convinced Flick that the Portuguese full-back is a key part of the project. As a result, Barcelona are willing to explore every possible option to keep him at the club for at least the next two seasons."

"The Catalan side has already reached a personal agreement with the player regarding a long-term stay. However, the final obstacle remains finding common ground with Al-Hilal. Barcelona hoped Cancelo could secure his release from the Saudi side by waiving the remaining salary left on his contract. That possibility initially appeared realistic because the defender himself reportedly had no interest in returning to Saudi Arabia. However, the situation has now changed significantly."

"Following Cancelo's impressive performances and growing importance under Flick, Al-Hilal have toughened their position and now believe the player's market value has increased. The Saudi club are therefore demanding at least €10 million before allowing the defender to leave permanently. Despite that complication, talks between all parties are already ongoing through super-agent Jorge Mendes. Barcelona considering creative solutions because of the club's ongoing financial limitations, Barcelona are now exploring alternative ways to finalise the operation without paying the full amount demanded by Al-Hilal."

"The Blaugrana hierarchy are open to offering some financial compensation, but they intend to reduce the final cost as much as possible. Another option currently being discussed involves including a pla"

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