The Catalan club have reportedly reached an agreement with Al Hilal, and only João Cancelo’s signature is missing to complete one of the summer’s biggest operations.
João Cancelo’s future appears to be almost settled. Barça and Al Hilal have reportedly reached an agreement over the Portuguese full-back’s transfer, a deal that would see him remain with the Saudi club for the next two seasons. The operation is now entering its final stage.
According to recent reports, the transfer fee will be around €10 million. While both clubs are said to have agreed on the terms, the deal has not yet become official because the player still needs to sign the final paperwork. At the time of writing, the transfer remains pending.
Deco clears an important departure
Resolving Cancelo’s future represents another important step in Deco’s squad planning. The sporting director has spent weeks working on several pending situations, and the Portuguese defender’s departure would allow Barça to continue reshaping the squad ahead of the new season. The club wants to move quickly.
The transfer also carries significant financial importance. The incoming fee and the reduction in the wage bill would provide Barça with greater flexibility for future signings while helping the club remain compliant with Financial Fair Play regulations. Every financial gain counts.
Only the player’s signature remains
Despite the growing optimism, the official announcement will have to wait a little longer. João Cancelo still needs to sign the final agreement before both clubs can formally complete the transfer. Until then, the operation cannot be considered finished.
Unless an unexpected issue emerges, none of the parties involved expect major complications during the final stage. Negotiations have reportedly progressed smoothly, bringing the agreement closer to completion. Confidence remains high behind the scenes.
A deal that could accelerate Barça’s summer
With Cancelo’s future almost resolved, Deco will be able to focus fully on the club’s remaining transfer priorities. Hansi Flick hopes to have his squad finalized as soon as possible, while the sporting department continues working on both arrivals and departures. Several important files remain open.
The coming hours could prove decisive for one of Barça’s biggest transfer operations of the summer. The twist is clear: once Cancelo signs, Deco will have one less obstacle and one more opportunity to reshape Flick’s squad.
Caution note: At the time of writing, there is no official confirmation from Barça, Al Hilal, or João Cancelo regarding the transfer. The reported agreement remains subject to the player’s signature and the completion of all official formalities.
Discover more from Barça Buzz
Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.
