"Joao Cancelo will return to FC Barcelona in the ongoing transfer window. The Catalan club and Al Hilal have reached an agreement on a loan deal running until the end of the season, under favourable financial conditions. The veteran Portuguese full-back turned down a higher offer from Inter Milan in order to secure a move back to Barça, where he spent the 2023/24 season on loan."
"Indeed, according to reports in Saudi Arabia, as relayed by SPORT, Al Hilal coach Simone Inzaghi would like to retain Cancelo until the match against Al Nassr on 12 January, allowing him to leave for Barcelona afterwards. The match between Al Hilal and Al Nassr, led by Cristiano Ronaldo, could be decisive for the outcome of the Saudi Pro League."
"The original idea was for the Portuguese international to join the Barcelona squad in Saudi Arabia, where they are set to play the Spanish Super Cup, or, at the very least, to return with the team if they reach the final this weekend. In any case, the operation is already closed, pending official confirmation and clarity on the exact timing of Cancelo's arrival."
Joao Cancelo will return to FC Barcelona on loan until the end of the season after Barcelona and Al Hilal reached a deal under favourable financial conditions. The Portuguese full-back rejected a larger Inter Milan offer to secure a move back to Barcelona, where he spent 2023/24 on loan. Al Hilal coach Simone Inzaghi prefers Cancelo to remain until the Al Nassr match on 12 January. Barcelona will activate the long-term injury mechanism for Andreas Christensen to use 80% of his salary for registration. The transfer is closed pending official confirmation and arrival timing.
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