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Published on 2024-05-11 10:16:36
Barcelona is not willing to make any drastic moves to keep Joao Cancelo at the club from Manchester City this summer, even if the player wants to stay at the Camp Nou. The Catalan club will seek a loan deal for the full-back and nothing more. They are open to Cancelo staying for another season under affordable conditions, but will not make any unreasonable moves due to budget constraints.
Cancelo is keen to remain at Barcelona and is not interested in returning to Manchester City, which complicates the situation for both clubs. Barcelona will only agree to a deal that suits them, while Manchester City may end up losing out on a potential €30m from a sale due to Cancelo’s reluctance to explore other options. This puts both clubs in a tough spot, with Manchester City possibly agreeing to a loan deal they would not usually consider.
With Pep Guardiola unlikely to want Cancelo back and Barcelona prioritizing their budget, a resolution for Cancelo’s future needs to be reached this summer. Barcelona will only agree to a deal that benefits them financially, while Cancelo’s desire to stay at the Camp Nou could lead to Manchester City conceding to a loan deal to avoid losing out on a significant transfer fee. The situation remains uncertain, with both clubs needing to come to an agreement that suits their respective needs.
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