Joao Cancelo is expected to be announced as a new Barcelona player after passing his medical tests yesterday evening. The Portuguese full-back has signed a contract with Barcelona, and the club has confirmed he will wear the number 2 shirt. According to Mundo Deportivo, an announcement regarding his arrival on loan until the end of the season was briefly published on Barcelona's social channels and website, but the posts were deleted after a few minutes because the final documentation still needs to be exchanged with Al Hilal. No issues are reported, and the press conference is ready to begin once the official announcement can proceed.

Barcelona has announced that João Cancelo is returning to the club on a loan deal with Al-Hilal that lasts until the end of the 2025/26 season. Cancelo previously played for Barcelona in the 2023/24 season while on loan from Manchester City. According to the Spanish newspaper 'Marca', the objective is for Cancelo to be available to play as soon as possible in the club's next match against Racing in the Copa del Rey round of 16.

According to 90min, João Cancelo was officially unveiled by Barcelona for the second time on Tuesday afternoon. It has been confirmed that he will again wear the No. 2 shirt. The fullback is back in Spain from Al Hilal, having joined on a short-term loan for the rest of the season.

According to AS, the signing of João Cancelo is scheduled for this Tuesday at 1 p.m. in the office of FC Barcelona's president, Joan Laporta. The player will subsequently address the accredited media. The report adds that the long-term injury to Andreas Christensen was the crucial factor for registering Cancelo, as the Dane creates an opening that the Portuguese fills.

According to Transfermarkt, Barcelona has acquired João Cancelo and will pay a loan fee of €4 million and a portion of his wages. Barcelona has confirmed the deal. Cancelo has passed his medical and is scheduled to officially join the club on January 13.

João Cancelo has successfully passed his medical examination at FC Barcelona. The full-back, who is joining on loan from Al Hilal, will sign a loan contract with Barça on Tuesday. Cancelo is Barcelona's first winter signing and is expected to provide Hansi Flick with more options on the flanks. It has been reported that the Portuguese gives up half of his salary to make the move possible.

According to Goal.com, Joao Cancelo has been seen arriving in Barcelona before a loan move from Al Hilal. He is temporarily stopping his time in the Middle East to return to the defending La Liga champions.

According to AS, Joao Cancelo accepted a large salary reduction from the approximately 15 million net he earned at Al Hilal and rejected a firm offer from Inter to join Barcelona. Unofficial figures being discussed at the club indicate that the Portuguese defender would earn about 5 million gross, which is approximately 2.5 million net. Cancelo is scheduled to arrive in Barcelona on Sunday, undergo a medical examination on Monday, and be presented on Tuesday.

Joao Cancelo's loan move to FC Barcelona from Al-Hilal will be officially announced after the Spanish Super Cup final. FC Barcelona's sporting director, Deco, confirmed to journalists that the full-back will be a Barcelona player for the next six months. Deco explained that Cancelo was signed because he improves the quality of the team and his arrival allows for more flexibility in the defensive line.

Barcelona president Joan Laporta confirmed that Joao Cancelo will play for the club until the end of the season. The Catalan club reached an agreement with Al Hilal for the loan of the 31-year-old Portuguese defender, Joao Cancelo. According to information from Fabrizio Romano, Barcelona will cover 4 million euros of Cancelo's salary. It was reported that Cancelo offered himself to Barcelona and wished to return to the club where he was on loan from Manchester City during the 2023/24 season.

Sporting director Deco confirmed that FC Barcelona has signed João Cancelo. João Cancelo is coming from Al Hilal in Saudi Arabia and was previously under contract with FC Barcelona during the 2023/24 season.

Al-Hilal agreed a deal with Inter last week for Joao Cancelo, but Barcelona intervened in the deal. An agreement has since been reached between Al-Hilal and Barcelona. The Portugal international, who has been told he is no longer needed, will leave for Europe this week on a six-month loan. The LaLiga giants will cover €4m of his salary and will not have a purchase option.

Deco has confirmed to Movistar that João Cancelo is returning to Barça, stating that they are finalising the agreement. Deco said that Cancelo has not yet had a medical but will arrive in Barcelona soon. He added that while some contractual issues remain, the deal will be finalised. Deco also stated that João Cancelo would join them and that the deal would be completed.

Hansi Flick has confirmed that Barcelona are in talks to sign Al-Hilal full-back Joao Cancelo. According to Fabrizio Romano, Barcelona have agreed a six-month loan with Al-Hilal and will pay approximately €4 million for the 31-year-old's salary. The head coach confirmed talks were taking place to bring Cancelo back to the club after his loan in 2023/24. Flick also revealed that Barcelona had an opportunity to make Cancelo's loan permanent shortly before he arrived in 2024, but that it was not financially sensible at the time. Flick stated that the deal is not done at this time, but he would be happy if it is completed, adding that Cancelo is another offensive option.

According to Fabrizio Romano, Barcelona are expected to re-sign Joao Cancelo on loan from Al-Hilal until the end of the 2025-26 season. Barcelona have submitted an official bid to Al Hilal for a loan deal until the end of the season, with the club prepared to cover a small portion of the player’s salary. Negotiations are now at a decisive stage.

A preliminary agreement has been reached between the Catalan club and Al-Hilal for João Cancelo's loan until the end of the season. João Cancelo has not concealed his desire to return to FC Barcelona. In a press conference on Tuesday, the Blaugrana coach confirmed the rumour, stating that he had discussed it with his staff and they believe that with Ronald Araujo's return, they will have good alternatives in central defence. The coach added that João can play on both sides of the defence. He said the transfer is not yet finalised but that he would be delighted if it were. The coach explained that they had considered recruiting a central defender, but this is a good option for six months and will give him more choices, describing it as an excellent option with a player of great quality.

Joao Cancelo's return to Barcelona is nearing completion. The full-back has clarified that his priority is to return, and his determination was a decisive factor. Negotiations depended on the player's willingness to compromise. Barcelona's proposal would cover around €5 million gross. Al-Hilal was open to letting Cancelo leave without demanding a transfer fee due to the Saudi league’s limit on foreign players. According to SPORT, Cancelo earns €17 million per season and would have collected €8.5 million tax-free for the remaining half of the campaign. By agreeing to Barcelona’s terms, he will receive close to €3 million net for the same period, which represents a pay cut of over 50%.

Tuttomercato reports on Joao Cancelo's confirmed return to Barcelona following an agreement with Al Hilal where every detail has been defined. Barcelona will pay the Saudi club 4 million euros for a loan until June. The operation was finalized after final approval was received in the last hours, with the deal being closed last night. Joao Cancelo chose Barcelona as his absolute priority from the beginning and never seriously considered a return to Inter.

Joao Cancelo is close to rejoining Barcelona, with the proposed deal now given the 'Here We Go!' tag by transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano.

FC Barcelona has reached a preliminary agreement with Al-Hilal for the loan of Joao Cancelo until the end of the season. The agreement includes FC Barcelona covering 5 million of the player's salary. According to sources from the club and the player's entourage, the agreement between FC Barcelona and Al-Hilal is total, and the agreement between FC Barcelona and Cancelo is also complete. The finalization and signing of the contract are the remaining steps to make the deal official.

Transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano reports that João Cancelo is very likely to return to FC Barcelona. According to Romano, Barcelona will loan Cancelo and will only pay a small part of his salary. The deal is in the final stage and, according to the transfer expert, the return is expected to become official soon. Cancelo was eager to return to Camp Nou.

According to Sky Sport, Joao Cancelo is set to return to Barcelona. The club has reportedly intensified contacts to close the deal as soon as possible after formalizing its proposal and is now finalizing the last details with Al Hilal. The same report states that the decisive factor was the player's will, as Joao Cancelo clearly indicated his priority was to return to Barcelona, which greatly influenced the negotiations.

Journalist Florian Plettenberg reported that negotiations between Barcelona and João Cancelo have stalled. As a result of this development, a transfer to the Catalan club has become very unlikely, despite previous mutual interest. Barcelona's ongoing financial constraints complicate the completion of more complex transfers.

Joao Cancelo is expected to return to Barcelona. According to Fabrizio Romano, Barcelona are close to signing Joao Cancelo, as an official proposal has been received by Al Hilal and the player's camp expects it to be accepted. An agreement between Barcelona and Al Hilal is imminent over a loan deal. Barcelona made an initial offer for a loan until the end of the season which covered only a small portion of Joao Cancelo's salary. Joao Cancelo's desire to return to Barcelona has been a key factor, and an agreement is now expected to be finalised for him to move back.

According to Fabrizio Romano, Barcellona has sent Al Hilal the first official offer for Joao Cancelo. The proposal is for a loan and includes covering a small portion of the salary. Joao Cancelo has already indicated that he is awaiting action from Barcellona because he would like to return to Spain.

According to a report from CalcioMercato, Joao Cancelo is leaving Al-Hilal and has a clear preference to return to Spain with Barcelona. The report also states that Barcelona is in the leading position to secure his return and that the next few hours will be very important for the potential transfer.

According to Fabrizio Romano, Joao Cancelo is waiting for Barcelona, which is his preferred destination. The wait will last three or four days. If Barcelona does not proceed with the deal in this time, Inter is the favorite to sign him.

João Cancelo has been offered to FC Barcelona. According to Marca, Hans-Dieter Flick is not totally convinced by João Cancelo's profile. After Andreas Christensen's injury, Hans-Dieter Flick is considering signing a defensive reinforcement in January but prefers recruiting a central defender. Flick and Deco will study all options before deciding on a possible return for Cancelo to Barcelona.

According to Tuttomercato, Joao Cancelo is awaiting action from Barcelona. The report adds that there is no significant urgency to finalize the agreement in Catalonia due to recurring regulatory issues and the need for a central defender.

Barcelona is actively negotiating with Jorge Mendes, who is Joao Cancelo's agent, to finalize an agreement. A decision is expected soon.

Fabrizio Romano reported that Joao Cancelo is managing his situation regarding a potential transfer to Barcelona. A meeting is expected between Laporta, Deco, and Flick to make a final decision. Al Hilal has excluded Joao Cancelo from both the Saudi Pro League list and the Asian Champions League list, and a transfer in this transfer window is expected.

FC Barcelona is still monitoring the situation of Joao Cancelo. A deal is currently under great pressure, according to Sport. Cancelo earns an amount that is unfeasible for Barcelona, even if Al Hilal would be willing to pay a significant part of the salary. Furthermore, there is not full consensus within the sporting staff about his arrival.

Inter Milan wants to avoid competition from Barcelona for Joao Cancelo, according to Corriere dello sport, because the Spanish club is reportedly hindered by economic constraints.

Fabrizio Romano reported that Barcelona have been in contact with Joao Cancelo's representatives in the last 24 hours. Barcelona are aware of the opportunity and are conducting internal discussions. His file is also being evaluated internally at the club. The intention, if Cancelo signs, is for Jules Koundé to be moved to the center of defense.

According to Fabrizio Romano, Joao Cancelo has informed Al-Hilal of his wish to leave. Barcelona is one of the clubs most interested in Cancelo and would not be opposed to his return, particularly following the injury to Andreas Christensen. Comments attributed to people close to Barcelona suggest Cancelo is remembered well at the club for his passion and his performances.

La Gazzetta dello Sport and Fabrizio Romano report that FC Barcelona has also contacted Al-Hilal to inquire about the conditions of a possible transfer for Joao Cancelo. The same sources state that Cancelo's departure in January is considered certain. If he wants to change clubs, he would have to agree to a significant pay cut.

Barcelona have reportedly contacted their former fullback João Cancelo about a potential return in the winter. According to Gazzetta dello Sport, Cancelo’s salary is €15 million net per season. Barcelona’s delicate financial situation may be a consideration for the club.

FC Barcelona's management is already negotiating with João Cancelo, according to Sport. The full-back's departure from Al-Hilal is already agreed. João Cancelo is returning from injury and the quota of foreign players registered in the Saudi Pro League is full, which forces him to find a new club, especially in a World Cup year.

Joao Cancelo wants to leave Al-Hilal in the upcoming January transfer window. The full-back has a contract with the Saudi Arabian club until 2027 and wants to return to Europe, with FC Barcelona being among his potential destinations. According to Fabrizio Romano, the Portuguese player is wanted by several other teams in addition to the Barcelona side. In the last 48 hours, it has been reported that FC Barcelona inquired about Cancelo's contractual situation.

Fabrizio Romano reports that FC Barcelona is interested in João Cancelo. A loan deal with an option to buy is being considered.

Spanish media report that Barcelona is interested in João Cancelo. João Cancelo would like to return to Europe because under current Al Hilal coach Simone Inzaghi he has had very little playing time, making only six appearances this season. His inclusion in the Portuguese national team squad for the 2026 World Cup is also in question.

João Cancelo has been linked to a potential transfer to Barça, but the full-back is not a priority for the Catalan club. According to Sport, his agent, Jorge Mendes, is actively seeking a destination in Europe for the player, as Al-Hilal could cover a large part of his salary in case of a loan.

Barcellona is considering a possible return for Joao Cancelo. Previously, Cancelo spent the 2023-24 season on loan at Barcellona from Manchester City, making 42 appearances. After leaving Manchester City, Cancelo joined Al-Hilal for 25 million euros. Now, Barcellona is considering making an offer of approximately 15 million euros to bring Cancelo back and strengthen their squad under Hansi Flick. The report is sourced from Esport3.

Joao Cancelo has shown a strong desire to return to Barcelona. He has fond memories of his time at the club and is in contact with former teammates. Although he is a key player for Al Hilal in Saudi Arabia, he considers Barcelona the ideal place to showcase his best football. The player is willing to make sacrifices to return, but financial difficulties and Barcelona's focus on finding a young fullback make the move challenging. Previously, Cancelo was on loan from Manchester City to Barcelona in 2023, but economic constraints and City's refusal to extend the loan prevented a permanent stay. The sporting director, Deco, had wanted him for Hansi Flick's project, but the transfer was not realized.

João Cancelo has expressed a desire to return to Barcelona and continues to communicate with several members of the Barcelona team. Barcelona is in search of a right-back but aims for a cost-effective transfer. Despite Cancelo's interest, Deco, who is Barcelona's sporting director, reportedly wants to recruit a younger player with the potential for growth, which would also allow Koundé to have more rest and serve as an option for central defense. Cancelo had made every effort to stay at Barcelona for the 2024/2025 season after spending a loan period from Manchester City, but circumstances did not allow it, resulting in his move to Al Hilal, where Jorge Jesus is the coach. In the current season, he has participated in 19 matches, scoring one goal and providing seven assists for Al Hilal.