"Cancelo is being signed because he's a player who improves the team's quality. Ultimately, what matters in the winter transfer window is improvement: staying the same or declining makes no sense. It's not about center-backs; we're getting Ronald back, and the manager has already said that with him, we have another center-back, Cancelo also allows Eric to avoid playing at full-back, a position he's often filled. Furthermore, it allows Koundé to play centrally in difficult situations, giving us more options than before."
"He's a quality player, and it's a move that would have been difficult to pull off, but things have worked out perfectly: he wasn't registered, he had an agreement to leave, and he's always been crazy about Barça. Whenever he comes, he takes a pay cut because of the allure of this club."
Cancelo is being signed primarily to improve team quality and provide tactical flexibility during the winter transfer window. Ronald's return adds center-back cover, reducing the need to prioritize center-backs in the window. Cancelo's arrival lets Eric avoid filling full-back roles and permits Koundé to operate centrally in difficult matches, increasing lineup options. The transfer overcame registration and departure-agreement hurdles, and Cancelo accepted reduced pay motivated by strong affinity for Barça. The move was complex but ultimately enhances squad depth, positional versatility, and overall quality for immediate competitive needs.
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