Joao Cancelo

Deco, the Sporting Director of FC Barcelona.
Deco wants to bring 31-year-old familiar face back to Barcelona – Report
In the past few seasons, due to the club’s precarious financial situation, FC Barcelona have been forced to resort to either free...
VITORIA GASTEIZ, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 3: sports director Deco of FC Barcelona during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Deportivo Alaves v FC Barcelona at the Mendizorroza Stadium on February 3, 2024 in Vitoria Gasteiz Spain.
Barcelona begin early moves to bring back former defender – Report
FC Barcelona are looking to significantly strengthen their team ahead of the next season, and have already made significant progress in this...
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - JUNE 18: Joao Cancelo #20 of Al Hilal warms up prior to the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group H match between Real Madrid CF and Al Hilal at Hard Rock Stadium on June 18, 2025 in Miami Gardens, Florida.
João Cancelo shows true colors with Barcelona message after Al-Hilal hold Real Madrid to 1–1 draw
Being one of the best and well-known clubs in Europe, FC Barcelona is naturally one of the most competitive teams in the...
HAMBURG, GERMANY - JULY 05: Joao Cancelo of Portugal controls the ball during the UEFA EURO 2024 quarter-final match between Portugal and France at Volksparkstadion on July 05, 2024 in Hamburg, Germany.
Barcelona see one of their former players as the prototype as they look to reinforce the full-back position
After having brought in only Dani Olmo and Pau Victor in the last summer transfer window and made no new signings in...
LISBON, PORTUGAL - JUNE 4: Joao Cancelo of Portugal during International Friendly match between Portugal and Finland at Estadio Jose Alvalade on June 4, 2024 in Lisbon, Portugal.
€18m full-back who spent one season at Barcelona dreams of a return
The FC Barcelona team that Hansi Flick got after his appointment as the head coach of the Blaugranes was significantly different from...
HAMBURG, GERMANY - JULY 05: Joao Cancelo of Portugal controls the ball during the UEFA EURO 2024 quarter-final match between Portugal and France at Volksparkstadion on July 05, 2024 in Hamburg, Germany.
‘I can be proud’… €25m Portuguese player reflects on the time he spent playing for Barcelona
FC Barcelona is one of the most historic clubs in Europe. The fact that they have been going through a trying time...
Barcelona's Portuguese forward #14 Joao Felix celebrates with Barcelona's Portuguese defender #02 Joao Cancelo after scoring his team's first goal during the Spanish Liga football match between FC Barcelona and Real Betis at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys in Barcelona on September 16, 2023.
Barcelona president explains why Joao Felix and Joao Cancelo were not signed
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - MARCH 12: Joao Cancelo of FC Barcelona celebrates after his teammate Robert Lewandowski (not pictured) scored their team's third goal during the UEFA Champions League 2023/24 round of 16 second leg match between FC Barcelona and SSC Napoli at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on March 12, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain.
Joao Cancelo sends message to Barcelona fans after Al Hilal move
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LISBON, PORTUGAL - JUNE 4: Joao Cancelo of Portugal during International Friendly match between Portugal and Finland at Estadio Jose Alvalade on June 4, 2024 in Lisbon, Portugal.
Barcelona full-back target’s move to Al-Hilal nearing its final stages
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - MARCH 12: Joao Cancelo of FC Barcelona celebrates after his teammate Robert Lewandowski (not pictured) scored their team's third goal during the UEFA Champions League 2023/24 round of 16 second leg match between FC Barcelona and SSC Napoli at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on March 12, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain.
Al-Hilal have reached verbal agreement with Manchester City to sign 30-year-old Barcelona target
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - MARCH 30: Joao Cancelo of FC Barcelona looks on prior to the LaLiga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and UD Las Palmas at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on March 30, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain.
Journalist says Al-Hilal are now optimistic about signing Barcelona defensive target
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - MARCH 30: Joao Cancelo of FC Barcelona looks on prior to the LaLiga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and UD Las Palmas at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on March 30, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain.
Barcelona still want Man City fullback despite other options
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AVEIRO, PORTUGAL - JUNE 11: Joao Felix of Portugal celebrates scoring Portugal goal with Joao Cancelo of Portugal during the International Friendly match between Portugal and Republic of Ireland at Estadio Municipal de Aveiro on June 11, 2024 in Aveiro, Portugal.
Saudi club set to offer €70m salary package to convince €25m Barcelona target
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - MARCH 30: Joao Cancelo of FC Barcelona looks on prior to the LaLiga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and UD Las Palmas at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on March 30, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain.
Saudi club submit formal bid to sign 30-year-old Barcelona target
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MILAN, ITALY - AUGUST 17: Rafael Leao of AC Milan in action during the Serie A match between AC Milan and Torino FC at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on August 17, 2024 in Milan, Italy.
Barcelona hope to sign a left-winger and a fullback before the transfer window closes
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 19: Joao Cancelo of FC Barcelona looks on during the UEFA Champions League match between FC Barcelona and Royal Antwerp FC at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on September 19, 2023 in Barcelona, Spain.
30-year-old Barcelona target receives offer from Saudi club
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 24: Ilkay Gundogan of FC Barcelona looks on during the LaLiga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and Getafe CF at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on February 24, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain.
Man City not interested in swapping Barcelona target for Ilkay Gundogan
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Barcelona's Spanish defender #30 Alex Valle (L) vies for the ball with Real Madrid's Brahim Abdelkader (R) during the pre-season club friendly football match between Real Madrid and FC Barcelona at MetLife Stadium, in East Rutherford, New Jersey on August 3, 2024. (Photo by Charly TRIBALLEAU / AFP) (Photo by CHARLY TRIBALLEAU/AFP via Getty Images)
Two factors that could lead to young fullback leaving Barcelona
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 19: Joao Cancelo of FC Barcelona looks on during the UEFA Champions League match between FC Barcelona and Royal Antwerp FC at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on September 19, 2023 in Barcelona, Spain.
Barcelona can still bring in Man City fullback later this summer
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - MARCH 30: Joao Cancelo of FC Barcelona looks on prior to the LaLiga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and UD Las Palmas at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on March 30, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain.
Barcelona now pushing to recover Man City full-back
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