Overview
- The club confirmed Tuesday that Cancelo has rejoined on loan for the remainder of the campaign after completing medical tests.
- Barcelona will reportedly cover about €4 million of his wages, with the move fitting under LaLiga limits due to Christensen’s season-ending knee injury.
- Cancelo remains under contract with Al-Hilal until 2027 and had been left unregistered for Saudi league play because of foreign-player rules.
- Sporting director Deco said the deal came together because Cancelo accepted a salary reduction, had permission to leave, and pushed for a return.
- Coach Hansi Flick shifted focus to bolstering the flanks after Ronald Araújo’s return, and Cancelo will wear the No. 2 shirt.