It was a transfer that was beginning to drag on. Undesirable for Manchester City, João Cancelo was looking for a new challenge. At the age of 29, the Portuguese international, who remains one of the best in his position, had not been retained by Bayern Munich this summer despite a rather interesting loan. The Bavarian club didn’t want to spend too much on a new right-back.
Returning to the Cityzens this summer, Joao Cancelo was not in Pep Guardiola’s plans either. The Spanish technician had explained that the former Juventus side could not bear not to play all the matches. Result, in order not to weigh down the group, Guardiola had decided to part with it definitively this summer. An operation that greatly interested FC Barcelona and especially Xavi in search for several months of an offensive right side.
Barca have finally finalized the transfer
After several weeks of negotiations, Barça has finally reached an agreement with Manchester City for João Cancelo. And this Friday night, it’s official. “Joao Cancelo has joined Barcelona on loan until the end of the 2023/24 season. Everyone at Manchester City wishes Joao the best of luck for the rest of the season.”can we read in the Manchester City press release.
After 154 matches, 9 goals and 22 assists in the colors of Manchester City, João Cancelo will therefore return to La Liga. A championship that he already knew when he played for Valencia. Under the orders of Xavi, he should have the qualities to flourish since Barça was looking for a player of his profile to animate the orphan right lane of Ousmane Dembélé, who left for PSG. This deal therefore seems to satisfy everyone. After Joao Felix, the Catalans thus get their hands on another Joao in the space of a few minutes!
