Although it is not at the top of their priority list, FC Barcelona plans to reinforce its flanks during the upcoming summer transfer window.
One of the alternatives available to the Catalans in this respect is to keep Joao Cancelo, who joined the club on a half-season loan during the previous winter transfer window. The Portuguese full-back is still highly appreciated by the club due to his ability to play on both wings and his effect in the final third.
Cancelo’s contract with Al-Hilal expires in 2027, so Barcelona would have to reopen discussions with the Saudi club if they want to pursue another loan or a permanent solution. However, retaining him is not an easy task. Cancelo is under contract with the Saudi club until 2027, so Barcelona would have to initiate discussions with Al-Hilal again if they wanted to pursue another loan or a permanent solution.
According to Mundo Deportivo, the Saudi club will not make a hasty decision on his future and has chosen to put any conversations on hold for the time being while they await clarification on many critical sports topics. Al-Hilal has opted to put any conversations on hold for the time being as they await clarity on a number of critical sports issues.
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The first issue is the health of head coach Simone Inzaghi, whose future is still questionable depending on how the current title struggle plays out. Despite a critical draw against Al Nassr, the Saudi Pro League competition remains tight, and his future is uncertain. Following a vital stalemate against Al Nassr, the Saudi Pro League competition remains tight, and his future is uncertain.
In His Worlds?
For Barcelona, this practically implies that the operation is on hold, with no movement expected until Al-Hilal resolves their internal issues.
Cancelo has already made his opinion plain. Following Barcelona’s La Liga championship, he openly chastised Al-Hilal, stating he was misled when he joined, and said unequivocally that he had no plans to return to Saudi Arabia.
He is now focused on extending his career at Barcelona, however his future will eventually be determined by discussions between the two clubs whenever Al-Hilal is ready to make a definitive decision.
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