Portugal full-back Joao Cancelo has rejoined Barcelona on a everlasting deal after his contract with Al-Hilal was mutually terminated.
Cancelo left Manchester Metropolis to affix the Saudi Professional League facet on a three-year deal in 2024 however he ended final season on mortgage with Barca, serving to them safe the La Liga title.
After agreeing his departure from Al-Hilal, the 32-year-old grew to become a free agent this summer season and he has now returned to the Camp Nou on a three-year contract.
“It is my dream,” stated Cancelo. “I am the place I wish to be and I’m very comfortable. I just like the membership, I determine with it. I really feel liked right here and I promise to offer all the pieces for this membership.”
Cancelo first moved to Spain in 2014 when he joined Valencia from Benfica, initially on mortgage.
He later spent 2017-18 on mortgage with Inter Milan earlier than making permament strikes to Juventus (2018) and Manchester Metropolis (2019), and he ended the 2022-23 season on mortgage at Bayern Munich.
Cancelo then joined Barca on a season-long mortgage from Metropolis for 2023-24, so that is his third stint with the Spanish giants however his first on a everlasting deal.
Barca additionally accomplished the signing of Cancelo’s former team-mate Rodri this week after agreeing to pay Metropolis about £65m for the Spain midfielder.
Hansi Flick’s squad has additionally been boosted by the arrival of wingers Anthony Gordon and Karim Adeyemi this summer season, though ahead Ferran Torres has left for Paris St-Germain and veteran striker Robert Lewandowski joined MLS facet Chicago Hearth.