""I spoke with my staff and we think that when Ronald [Araujo] is back we have good alternatives at center-back. João can play at both full-back positions. It's not a done deal, but I'd be happy if it goes through. We talked about signing a center-back, but this is a good option for these six months. You know the situation better than I do.""
""We are in a situation where we have to be smart in signings, it's not like the other teams that can pay hundreds of millions for players. But it's okay, for young players it's good, they can develop and we trust them. Now we have the opportunity to have an experienced player for the attack, we have to work on it.""
Barcelona pursued a center-back in the January window but signed João Cancelo on loan until the end of the season due to limited market options and financial constraints. Cancelo can play both full-back positions, offering tactical versatility and an experienced attacking option for the remainder of the campaign. Ronald Araújo’s return provides alternatives at center-back, allowing the coaching staff to consider Jules Koundé as a central defender. The loan is viewed as the most realistic available transfer this month, giving younger players development opportunities while adding senior cover across the flanks.
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