"Barcelona director Deco confirmed they are "finalising" a deal to bring Joao Cancelo back to the club on loan from Al-Hilal. The right-back previously joined Barcelona on loan for the 2023-24 season following a falling out with Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola over his dwindling playing time. And now, Cancelo has reportedly fallen out with Al-Hilal head coach Simone Inzaghi, leading him to search for a move away from the Saudi Pro League, having joined the club in August 2024."
"As such, he has played just twice in the Saudi Pro League this term, with his last appearance coming on September 13. Inter had been seen as the front-runners to get his signature this transfer window, but Cancelo was said to be waiting for Barcelona to come calling. Head coach Hansi Flick confirmed they were interested in adding him back to their roster earlier this week, and Deco hinted the deal is very close to going through."
Deco confirmed negotiations are being finalised to bring Joao Cancelo back to Barcelona on loan from Al-Hilal. Cancelo previously spent 2023-24 on loan at Barcelona after falling out with Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola over limited playing time. Cancelo reportedly fell out with Al-Hilal coach Simone Inzaghi after joining in August 2024 and has made only two Saudi Pro League appearances this term, last featuring on September 13. Inter showed interest, but Cancelo was reportedly waiting for Barcelona. Hansi Flick wants him to add depth amid injury issues, and medical tests are pending before he flies to Barcelona.
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