"Joao Cancelo has emerged as an unexpected talking point for Barcelona in this ongoing January transfer window. The Portuguese international is keen on leaving Al Hilal and wants to return to Europe, as he keeps one eye on the upcoming FIFA 2026 World Cup. Recent reports have indicated Cancelo is desperate to rejoin his former club, Barcelona, and is waiting for the Catalan club to contact him."
"The club are still going through Financial Fair Play complexities, and can afford to replace only one player in Andreas Christensen. But with him being a centre-back, the club are ideally looking for a like-for-like replacement. Barcelona, though, have not exactly made a final decision regarding Cancelo. While the club have been in contact with his agent, Jorge Mendes, some reports have indicated they have doubts about a move due to his high salary."
Joao Cancelo wants to leave Al Hilal to return to Europe and is focused on securing a place for the FIFA 2026 World Cup. He is eager to rejoin Barcelona and is waiting for contact from the club, while Barcelona have been in contact with his agent Jorge Mendes but have not made a final decision. Barcelona president Joan Laporta will meet sporting director Deco and head coach Hansi Flick to decide whether to pursue Cancelo. Financial Fair Play constraints limit transfers and permit replacing only one player after Andreas Christensen's exit. Cancelo's €15 million salary at Al Hilal is unaffordable for Barcelona, but his return could strengthen the right-back position and reduce Eric Garcia's role as backup for Jules Kounde. Barcelona will weigh these factors before making a final decision.
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