Press reports on Saturday revealed the future plans of Portuguese star João Cancelo, who currently plays for Saudi Arabian club Al Hilal. Cancelo joined Al Hilal in the summer of 2024 from Manchester City.
According to Sport newspaper, Cancelo is now planning a return to Europe, with Barcelona being his preferred destination. The report suggests that Cancelo was very happy during his time at Barcelona last season and is eager to continue his journey with the Blaugrana.
Reports indicate that João Cancelo intends to return to Europe after his current stint with Al Hilal, believing he can perform at the highest level, especially since he remains an international player. Cancelo had a brief loan spell at Barcelona last season after being sidelined by Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola. He also had a loan spell at Bayern Munich.
At 30 years old, Cancelo is contracted to Al Hilal until the summer of 2027, but his desire to return to Europe, particularly to Barcelona, could shape his future decisions.
