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Published on 2024-02-05 20:35:45
Barcelona is actively working towards securing the permanent signing of 29-year-old Manchester City full-back Joao Cancelo for the upcoming season. According to Fabrizio Romano, Barcelona is pleased with Cancelo’s performances while on loan at the Spanish club and is expected to push for his permanent signing in the summer.
Cancelo joined Manchester City in 2019 from Juventus and flourished as one of the best-attacking full-backs in the world under Pep Guardiola’s guidance. However, his role changed last season as he found himself on the bench and fell out of favor with the manager. As a result, he spent the second half of the season at Bayern Munich before being loaned out to Barcelona.
While Barcelona initially signed him on loan with a possible option to buy, they could only afford a straightforward loan. Since joining Barcelona, Cancelo has revived his career, featuring in 25 matches and contributing to six goals. The Catalan giants are pleased with his performances and are looking to secure his permanent signing.
The sporting director of Barcelona, Deco, has acknowledged the negotiations with Manchester City for the services of Cancelo and has assured fans that they will strive to sign him permanently. Additionally, the club is also looking to secure the permanent signing of Joao Felix.
Barcelona believes that Cancelo would play a significant role in their rebuild and is an ideal fit for their style of play. While a potential permanent transfer will depend on various factors, the Catalan giants are determined to pursue his signature.
In summary, Barcelona is keen on securing the permanent signing of Joao Cancelo and is expected to push hard for his signature in the summer transfer window. They view him as an integral part of their squad for the upcoming season and are optimistic about reaching an agreement with Manchester City.
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