Barca Bring Back Cancelo for Third Spell on Deal Until 2029
The 32-year-old full-back returns after terminating his Al Hilal contract, and Barcelona say he signed through June 30, 2029.
- On Thursday, Barcelona announced the signing of Portuguese defender Joao Cancelo on a free transfer, with the 32-year-old agreeing to a contract until June 30, 2029.
- Cancelo terminated his contract with Saudi Arabian club Al Hilal to facilitate his return to the Catalan giants, where he previously spent the 2023-24 season on loan helping Hansi Flick's side retain La Liga.
- The defender joins summer arrivals Rodri, Anthony Gordon, and Karim Adeyemi as Barcelona strengthens its squad ahead of Sunday's La Liga opener at Elche.
- Barcelona continues searching for a striker following departures of Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres, after Atletico Madrid's Rojiblancos refused to sell Argentina international Julian Alvarez.
- Manager Flick will lead his team into their La Liga campaign away to Elche on Sunday, where the newly assembled squad must integrate quickly to defend the league title.
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Cancelo signs full-time with Spanish champions. Renowned Portuguese national team defender João Cancelo has rejoined Barcelona. The 32-year-old left his previous club early to return to the Catalan giants. This was reported by Sport RBC.UA, citing the Catalan club's official website. Signed to Barcelona on a free transfer The Catalan club officially announced the return of the Portuguese defender. Cancelo has signed a contract with the Spanish c…
FC Barcelona has signed a contract with external defender Joao Cancelo after two loan transactions. 32-year-old Portuguese was signed by the Catalans until 2029, as the club announced on Thursday. Cancelo played as a loaner of Manchester City in the 2023/24 season and last spring for Barcelona. According to reports, he broke up his contract with Saudi Club Al-Hilal, which actually lasted another year, in order to sign a release-free contract. On…
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Barca seal Cancelo return to bolster defence
"The full-back arrives as a free agent and signs on until June 30, 2029," said Barca in a statement. Portugal international Cancelo terminated his contract with Saudi Arabian side Al Hilal in order to return to Camp Nou. The 32-year-old has previously spent two loan spells with Barca, including in the second half of last season, helping Hansi Flick's side retain La Liga. Cancelo played in Portugal, Spain and Italy before joining Manchester City …
The Portuguese side returns to the club as a free agent and will face its third stage in the team led by Hansi Flick
He became a three-time champion of England and won the Champion League.
The Luso returns as a free agent, but will have to wait to be registered in LaLiga until the rest of the records are registered.
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