Barcelona – Portuguese full-back Joao Cancelo, who arrived in the city on Monday, has completed the required medical tests and is expected to sign his contract with the team managed by Hansi Flick this Tuesday. The agreement will extend until the end of the current season. The official presentation of Cancelo, 31 years old, is scheduled for 12:00 GMT at the FC Barcelona commercial facilities.
The footballer expressed his satisfaction at returning to the Catalan club, where he already played on loan from Manchester City during the 2023-2024 season. His return comes to cover the absence of central defender Andreas Christensen, who is out due to a prolonged period. Cancelo signed a six-season contract with Manchester City in 2019, but was loaned to Bayern Munich in 2023, where he played for five months. Subsequently, he returned to the English team, where his participation was limited. Between September 2023 and June 2024, he played with Barça, then under the direction of Xavi Hernández, also on loan. In August 2024, he was transferred to Al-Hilal of Saudi Arabia. Cancelo’s versatility, which allows him to play on both sides of the defense, has been a key factor in convincing Hansi Flick.I am very happy
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