Premier League
Portuguese full-back Joao Cancelo, who was on loan at FC Barcelona last season, is about to start a new chapter in his career, this time in Saudi football. According to reports from Sky Sports, Al-Hilal has reached an agreement with Manchester City to acquire the player's services for a sum close to 25 million euros.
After his loan spell at Barcelona last season, where Cancelo showcased his quality on the right flank, the Catalan club tried to extend his stay through a new loan. However, the offer from the Saudi team proved too tempting for Manchester City, which ultimately decided to transfer the defender to Al-Hilal.
The price is considerably lower than what was demanded from Barcelona.
This move reinforces the recent trend of the Saudi league attracting top-level players with significant financial offers. Cancelo will join a league that has gained popularity thanks to the arrival of other European stars, contributing to the growing prestige of football in the region. Cancelo will finally move to Al-Hilal in exchange for 25 million euros, a sum that stands out as City asked for up to 60 million from Barcelona when inquired about the possibility of keeping him permanently.
Al-Hilal aims to strengthen its squad to compete in national and international tournaments, while Manchester City seizes the opportunity to recoup a significant part of the investment made in Cancelo. The Portuguese full-back, on the other hand, faces a new challenge in his career, in a completely different environment from the major European leagues.
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