Barcelona Refuses to Let Go of Cancelo
Spanish press reports have revealed that FC Barcelona is very pleased with the outstanding performances of Portuguese player João Cancelo during the 2026 World Cup with his national team.
According to the Catalan newspaper "Sport," sources within the Catalan club have confirmed complete satisfaction with the performance of the Portuguese full-back, both from the sports management and the board of directors, following the strong performances he delivered with his national team in the tournament.
The report added that Barcelona considers Cancelo to be one of the key elements for the team's future project, especially after his impressive performances in the World Cup, which reinforced the club officials' belief in his ability to provide the needed contribution in the coming years.
The report indicated that Barcelona's management is not considering letting go of the player, but rather aims to keep him and make him an essential part of the club's long-term project, given the great confidence he enjoys within the team's corridors.
Cancelo played the second half of last season at Barcelona on loan from Al Hilal Saudi Club, and the Catalan club needs to reach an agreement with Al Hilal regarding the permanent signing of him this summer.
According to the Catalan newspaper "Sport," sources within the Catalan club have confirmed complete satisfaction with the performance of the Portuguese full-back, both from the sports management and the board of directors, following the strong performances he delivered with his national team in the tournament.
The report added that Barcelona considers Cancelo to be one of the key elements for the team's future project, especially after his impressive performances in the World Cup, which reinforced the club officials' belief in his ability to provide the needed contribution in the coming years.
The report indicated that Barcelona's management is not considering letting go of the player, but rather aims to keep him and make him an essential part of the club's long-term project, given the great confidence he enjoys within the team's corridors.
Cancelo played the second half of last season at Barcelona on loan from Al Hilal Saudi Club, and the Catalan club needs to reach an agreement with Al Hilal regarding the permanent signing of him this summer.