"The Portuguese right-back spent the 2023/24 season on loan at Barça and has never hidden his love for the club despite spending a short time in Catalonia. Having fallen out of favour at Al Hilal, Cancelo is set to leave in January, and the Blaugrana asked about his situation with his agent, Jorge Mendes, who has close ties to the club."
"Signing someone like Cancelo could free up the current starting right-back, Jules Kounde, to play as a centre-back when needed. Beyond that, it would also free up Eric Garcia from filling in at right-back, allowing him to focus on playing in defence or as a pivot. There is still nothing concrete at this point beyond an initial enquiry, but Cancelo, who is also wanted by Inter Milan and Juventus, is very much aware of Barcelona's talks with Mendes."
FC Barcelona lodged an enquiry about Joao Cancelo, who is set to leave Al Hilal in January. Cancelo spent the 2023/24 season on loan at Barça and has expressed affection for the club despite a short spell in Catalonia. After falling out of favour at Al Hilal, Cancelo is expected to depart in the winter window and Barcelona contacted his agent Jorge Mendes, who has close ties to the club. Cancelo is aware of the enquiry. Barcelona need a defensive reinforcement after Andreas Christensen's long-term injury and are weighing centre-back versus right-back options.
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