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🚨🆕🇵🇹 CANCELO TO BARÇA? DEFENSIVE SHAKE-UP INEVITABLE
[@gerardromero ] reports that João Cancelo is expected to be a Barça player next season, but the deal is still pending as the Portuguese full-back works through his situation with Al Hilal and resolves tax-related issues.
Recent reports from @sport claim Al Hilal have even asked Barça for a player swap to help facilitate the transfer. Raphinha and Marc Casadó have both been linked with the Saudi club in the past, but neither has shown any desire to make the move.
Hansi Flick has repeatedly spoken highly of Cancelo, viewing him as a profile that fits both his system and Barça’s ongoing squad rebuild.
The bigger question is financial. Barça’s ability to reinforce the defence may depend on balancing the books through at least one significant departure. With names such as Joško Gvardiol 🇭🇷, Piero Hincapié 🇪🇨 and Marc Cucurella 🇪🇸 already being mentioned, the club must decide whether to invest in a new defensive profile or push ahead with Cancelo’s return.
Meanwhile, discussions around the futures of Jules Koundé and Alejandro Balde continue internally, despite both players expressing their desire to stay.
One thing is clear: if Barça want defensive reinforcements this summer, sales and signings will likely go hand in hand.
👀 Should Barça bring Cancelo back, or move for a younger long-term option instead?
