Joao Cancelo confirms desire to leave Manchester City, complete permanent Barcelona move

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Published on 2024-03-11 21:23:39

Joao Cancelo has made it clear that he wants to stay at Barcelona beyond his current loan spell at Manchester City. In an interview with Gazzetta dello Sport via Sport Witness, the versatile full-back expressed his desire to continue playing for his idol’s club, Barcelona.

Cancelo’s future at Manchester City is uncertain, especially as the club is already planning to sign a new right back in the summer. Reports suggest that Manchester City is looking to sell Cancelo for €40 million, a price that Barcelona is hesitant to meet due to their financial constraints.

Deco, a former Barcelona player, confirmed the club’s interest in signing Cancelo permanently but did not provide details on how they plan to finance the move. With Cancelo’s contract at Manchester City running until 2027, negotiations between the two clubs are expected to be challenging.

While Cancelo is keen on joining Barcelona, the chances of a permanent move remain uncertain. Barcelona’s limited financial resources may prevent them from meeting Manchester City’s asking price, but Cancelo is likely to attract interest from other clubs as well.

Overall, the future of Joao Cancelo remains up in the air as both clubs navigate the complexities of the transfer market. Barcelona’s desire to secure the talented full-back permanently may be hindered by financial constraints, but Cancelo’s ambition to play for the Catalan club is evident.

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