Developments in Cancelo's Future with Al Hilal and Barcelona

Developments in Cancelo's Future with Al Hilal and Barcelona

Monday 08-06-2026
The case of Portuguese player João Cancelo has seen new developments in recent hours, as press reports revealed moves led by his agent Jorge Mendes to discuss his future with Al Hilal during the upcoming summer transfer window.

The Spanish newspaper "Mundo Deportivo" reported that Mendes is currently working on finding a way to allow Cancelo to return to Barcelona, taking advantage of his strong relationship with the Catalan club's management.

According to the report, negotiations are still ongoing among the various parties involved, with the Portuguese agent eager to facilitate the player's transfer to the Spanish league for the next season.

The newspaper confirmed that Al-Hilal's stance on Cancelo's departure has seen a noticeable change compared to the past period, after the management was keen on keeping the player within the team.

Sources indicated that Al-Hilal officials have become more flexible in discussing offers related to the Portuguese full-back, which has opened the door to new possibilities regarding his future.

In a related context, "Mundo Deportivo" mentioned that the name of Uruguayan Darwin Núñez was brought up during ongoing discussions between Al Hilal and Jorge Mendes, who also manages the player's affairs.

The discussions also addressed the possibility of reaching an agreement regarding the future of Núñez, amid reports suggesting that the option of mutually terminating the contractual relationship between the two parties is being considered in the near future.

The case of João Cancelo remains one of the most prominent issues within Al-Hilal this summer, as the ongoing negotiations are awaited to determine the player's final destination in the coming weeks.
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