"The 31-year-old right-back will leave Al Hilal this month, and even though Inter Milan are pushing hard, he is keen on returning to Barça, where he spent the 2023/24 season on loan. The Blaugrana have been contemplating a move for the Portuguese international for some time now, with there being no consensus over him. And only a while ago, reports suggested that a transfer this month was extremely unlikely. However, Cancelo has been holding out for a move to Barcelona despite a verbal agreement already being reached between Al Hilal and Inter Milan."
"🚨🔵🔴 EXCLUSIVE: Barcelona send initial official bid to Al Hilal for João Cancelo.Loan proposal with small part of salary covered, negotiations ongoing.❗️ Inter have deal verbally agreed with Al Hilal for Cancelo since last week... but player's waiting for Barça. pic.twitter.com/T20fWPd1S8- Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 5, 2026 And now, it appears that the player's patience has been rewarded as the Blaugrana have tabled an offer for his services."
FC Barcelona have submitted an official opening loan bid to Al Hilal for 31-year-old right-back Joao Cancelo. Cancelo will leave Al Hilal this month and is keen on returning to Barça after his 2023/24 loan spell. Inter Milan have a verbal agreement in place with Al Hilal, but the player is holding out for a move to Barcelona. The initial Barcelona proposal is loan-only with the club covering only a small part of his salary. Negotiations between the clubs are ongoing. Cancelo can provide cover at both right-back and left-back, though salary demands and Hansi Flick's centre-back priority could affect the deal.
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