Overview
- Multiple outlets report a deal in principle for a six-month loan, including a €4 million fee to Al Hilal and Barcelona covering roughly €4–5 million of the defender’s wages.
- Hansi Flick says the transfer is not yet finalized but indicates he would welcome Cancelo’s return and values his ability to play both full-back roles.
- Reports indicate Inter Milan had a framework in place with Al Hilal, but Cancelo prioritized a return to Barcelona.
- Barcelona plan to register the signing using salary-limit space opened by Christensen’s long-term layoff under LaLiga rules.
- Catalan reporting suggests Cancelo is likely the club’s sole January addition, with his arrival offering depth at full-back and potentially freeing Jules Koundé to feature at centre-back.