Joao Cancelo’s transfer to Barcelona seems to be on the cusp of completion, as the Portuguese international prepares to take flight to the Catalan club.
According to the latest update by Fabrizio Romano, both clubs are in the process of exchanging necessary documents with the aim of finalizing the deal today.
Scheduled to arrive in Barcelona tonight, Cancelo is anticipated to formalize a loan agreement that comes with an embedded purchase option, potentially securing his longer-term association with the club.
The imminent acquisition of Cancelo arrives as a significant boost for Barcelona during the concluding week of the transfer window. The team’s persistent lack of a proficient right-back has been a point of concern, which the arrival of Cancelo is expected to address directly by bolstering their defensive lineup.
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Barcelona’s President, Joan Laporta, had already hinted at anticipating the arrival of two players this week. Joao Cancelo, positioned as the foremost addition, is set to join the ranks before the transfer window concludes its activity.
Cancelo’s journey in recent years has seen him spend four seasons with Manchester City, followed by a loan stint at Bayern Munich. Returning to Manchester City this season, the footballer’s path is about to take another turn with a loan spell at Barcelona.
However, it’s worth noting that Barcelona does not possess a buy option for Joao Cancelo, who has found himself outside of Manchester City’s immediate plans.
As the pieces fall into place for Joao Cancelo’s anticipated transition to Barcelona, football enthusiasts await with bated breath to witness the impact of his presence under the guidance of Xavi Hernandez.
