Overview
- Multiple outlets report the deal is agreed and pending official confirmation, with registration expected after the Spanish Super Cup and no immediate involvement for Cancelo in Jeddah.
- Hansi Flick said the move is not yet done but endorsed it as a six‑month solution that adds full‑back depth on both flanks.
- The structure reported includes a €4m loan fee and Barcelona covering about €5m of the salary via LaLiga’s injury-replacement allowance tied to Andreas Christensen.
- Cancelo prioritized returning to Barcelona over Inter Milan and accepted a pay cut after losing prominence at Al‑Hilal under Simone Inzaghi.
- Barcelona traveled with a 24‑man group for the Super Cup; Ronald Araújo is with the squad and could be involved, while Christensen and Gavi remain unavailable.