"Barcelona explored the option after learning, through Jorge Mendes, that the player has no intention of continuing at Al-Hilal and that his priority is to return to Europe. Salary concerns, no consensus However, the main obstacle remains the high salary the 31-year-old Portuguese full-back earns in Saudi Arabia, a figure that is well beyond the club's current financial capacity. Cancelo earns around €15 million net per season, a salary that Barcelona cannot afford."
"The Blaugrana sporting management is working with a very defined profile in mind: a centre-back, preferably left-footed, with good ball-playing ability, strong in the air and considered a reliable option rather than a risky signing. Hansi Flick was clear in his press conference when he stated that he wants a dependable defender, aware that such a player would be expected to play from the outset."
Barcelona have all but ruled out a January move for Joao Cancelo after learning he wants to return to Europe and will not stay at Al-Hilal. Salary is the main obstacle: Cancelo earns around €15 million net per season, an amount Barcelona cannot afford even if Al-Hilal covered part of the wages. Discussions between Cancelo's agent and club president found no consensus within the club on suitability. Sporting management prioritizes signing a centre-back, preferably left-footed, ball-playing, strong in the air and reliable from the start. Inter Milan appears the likeliest destination for Cancelo.
Read at Barca Universal
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