‘For sure’… Joan Laporta shares what he now thinks will happen with Joao Cancelo this summer

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Published on 2024-03-23 12:30:00

Barcelona president Joan Laporta has stated that he expects Joao Cancelo to return to the club for next season in an extension of his current loan. Cancelo, who is currently on loan at Barcelona from Manchester City, has enjoyed a strong season at Camp Nou, scoring four goals and creating another four. Laporta expressed his hope that Atletico Madrid will not create any issues and that City will not limit the extension of the loan, with a fixed price likely to be involved in the deal.

Despite not playing for Manchester City for nearly 18 months, Joao Cancelo remains a contracted player of the club for another three years. While Barcelona may want to extend his loan for another season, if City receive a reasonable offer from another club for a permanent transfer, they may consider selling him instead. Cancelo’s strong performance at Barcelona this season could generate interest from other clubs, and City may prefer to recoup a transfer fee rather than letting him leave on loan again.

Joan Laporta’s comments regarding Joao Cancelo’s future in the summer transfer window suggest ambition from Barcelona in retaining the player for another season. It remains to be seen whether City will agree to extend the loan or consider other options for Cancelo’s future. With the transfer window approaching, the situation could change depending on the interests of other clubs and City’s own plans for the upcoming season.

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