Spanish club Barcelona held an official presentation ceremony for their Portuguese full-back João Cancelo, who returns to the Catalan team for six months on loan from Saudi club Al Hilal, to strengthen coach Hans Flick's options in the second half of the season.

The player confirmed in his statements to the media that he is happy to return to Barcelona, and that wearing the team's jersey gives him a special feeling he does not find anywhere else. He emphasized his desire to make up for what he missed during his first period with the club, pointing out his full physical and technical readiness and his preparedness to participate immediately in official matches.

Cancelo indicated that his desire to return was clear from the first moment, as he contacted sporting director Deco and informed him that Barcelona is always his first choice, stressing that his main goal is to help the team continue strong performances and achieve titles.

Cancelo said: "Barcelona is the best club in the world, and my dream has been to play for them since my time at Valencia. I have always followed the team and was impressed by the level shown in the last Clasico against Real Madrid, and the win was deserved thanks to the attractive attacking performance."

He added: "Currently, I feel in excellent physical condition, and my absence from some matches in Saudi Arabia was due to foreign player regulations, not injury."

He continued: "I am flexible to play in any position, whether as a right-back or left-back, and I spoke with Hans Flick about my readiness to play wherever the team needs me."

He went on: "At the moment, my focus is on giving my best during the next six months and trying to win a title with the team."

He added: "Hard work and sacrifice are the only ways to succeed at a club of Barcelona's stature, and I promise the fans to fight in every match to bring the team back to the podium."

It is worth mentioning that Cancelo's return comes to strengthen the team's defensive power, with his extensive experience in European fields and his previous experience with the club, adding an important tactical dimension to the team in domestic and continental competitions.