TransferFootball EspanaUnverified source· 3 Aug 2026
Cancelo Agrees Pay Cut to Seal €10m Barcelona Return
João Cancelo is set to make his Barcelona move permanent after a verbal agreement with Al-Hilal.
João Cancelo
player
Player
João Cancelo
Position
Full-back
From
Al-Hilal
To
Barcelona
Fee
Up to €10m including bonuses
What happened. Barcelona and Al-Hilal have reached a verbal agreement for João Cancelo's permanent transfer, with the player accepting a salary cut to facilitate the move.
- Cancelo spent the second half of 2025-26 on loan at Barcelona, scoring twice and assisting four in 23 games.
- The deal includes a two-year contract with an option for a third year.
- Jorge Mendes was heavily involved in negotiations, and Al-Hilal lowered their asking price.
The move is expected to accelerate decisions on Héctor Fort and Xavi Espart's futures at Barcelona.
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