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Barcelona’s condition to sign on-loan star on a permanent deal – report
TL;DR
Barcelona is considering signing Joao Cancelo permanently after his strong performance as a left-back. He has recently become the preferred starter, prompting the club to explore options for a permanent deal.
Key points
- Barcelona is considering a permanent deal for Joao Cancelo.
- Cancelo has replaced Alejandro Balde as the preferred left-back.
- He had a slow start to his loan spell but improved significantly.
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Barcelona’s condition to sign on-loan star on a permanent deal – report
Joao Cancelo had a slow start to his second loan spell at FC Barcelona after arriving from Al Hilal during the January transfer window.
In recent weeks, however, the veteran Portuguese has replaced Alejandro Balde as the preferred starter in the left-back position.
Such has been his impact that Barça are now exploring ways to sign him permanently at the end of the ongoing season.
One condition Barcelona have for Cancelo signing
Indeed, according to SPORT, Cancelo is increasingly likely to remain part of the Barcelona project next season.
The Portuguese defender has full approval from both the sporting department and Hansi Flick, but there is a clear condition: the player must secure his release or force a minimal transfer fee for the deal to proceed.
Barcelona have already communicated the framework of the agreement to his agent, Jorge Mendes, who will now attempt to negotiate his departure from Al Hilal in the coming weeks.
Flick, who has publicly praised Cancelo, values his versatility and commitment. While there were initial concerns about his defensive lapses, the German coach has worked to correct these issues, and the player has improved in that regard.
Q&A
What are Barcelona's conditions for signing Joao Cancelo permanently?
Barcelona is exploring ways to sign Joao Cancelo permanently, but specific conditions have not been detailed in the report.
How has Joao Cancelo performed since joining Barcelona on loan?
Joao Cancelo had a slow start but has recently become the preferred starter in the left-back position, significantly impacting the team's performance.
When did Joao Cancelo join Barcelona on loan?
Joao Cancelo joined Barcelona on loan during the January transfer window.
