On the age of 30, Joao Cancelo departed Europe throughout the summer time to hitch Saudi Professional League champions Al Hilal. The Portuguese defender signed from Manchester Metropolis, who didn’t need him on their books anymore – that was additionally the case final season when he was loaned out to Barcelona.
Cancelo’s time in Catalonia was detached – he had a robust begin, however finally, his shortcomings have been uncovered in large matches. Nonetheless, he revealed that his Barcelona spell was a dream that got here true (by way of Diario AS).
“Pepe informed me that at some point I needed to play for Actual Madrid, however I used to be a Barça fan. I’m delighted with my time at Barcelona, as a result of I can say that I performed for the membership I at all times needed to play for. I’m very proud…”
Barcelona have been linked with re-signing Cancelo earlier than he moved to Al Hilal, though it was finally determined {that a} deal was not value doing. He may emerge as an possibility sooner or later, though it will be unlikely.