Cancelo arrives in Barcelona: “I’m very happy”

Lamine Yamal (FC Barcelona) Joao Cancelo (FC Barcelona) Raphina (FC Barcelona) celebrates a goal during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Round of 16 Second Leg match between FC Barcelona and Newcastle United FC at Camp Nou on March 18, 2026 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Xavi Bonilla/DeFodi Images)

BARCELONA (SPAIN) (ITALPRESS) – Joao Cancelo has already landed in Barcelona, ​​ready to return to the Blaugrana—this time permanently. The Portuguese full-back has terminated his contract with Al Hilal, even giving up some money to return to Barça.

“I’m very happy,” he said at the airport. “I thought it would be easier, but in the end it got complicated, but now I’m where I want to be. I managed to leave for free. I told Deco that either I came here or I’d stay there for a year without playing, continuing to receive my salary. I made an effort, but the most important thing is that I’m happy, that my family is happy, and that this is where I want to be.”

The next arrival will be Rodri, while for the attack – given the persistent difficulties in landing Juliuan Alvarez – the new name is that of Viktor Gyokeres: according to “El Chiringuito”, Barcelona will try to test the waters with Arsenal to see if there is room for negotiation.

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