Barcelona is making significant moves in the transfer market as they close in on the signing of João Cancelo from Manchester City, as reported by Fabrizio Romano. The Portuguese right-back has agreed to personal terms with Barça and is eager to make the move, having been a priority target for manager Xavi since January.
Negotiations between Barcelona and Manchester City are currently ongoing to finalize the deal structure. Cancelo’s versatility to play as both a left-back and a right-back, along with his experience, makes him the perfect candidate to strengthen Barcelona’s defense.
While the details of the potential deal remain somewhat unclear, reports suggest that the negotiations are at an advanced stage. There’s speculation about whether the transfer will be a permanent one or a loan with an obligation to buy.
Cancelo’s situation at Manchester City has been complicated, as he fell out of favor with Pep Guardiola and spent the last season on loan at Bayern Munich. Barcelona sees this as a golden opportunity to bring in a player with defensive capabilities and attacking intent, attributes that Xavi values in a right-back.
If the deal goes through, Cancelo’s arrival would complete Barcelona’s starting XI ahead of the new season. The club seems focused on reinforcing its squad with the right players to compete at the highest level in various positions.
The signing of Cancelo would be a crucial step for Barcelona in their pursuit of success in the upcoming season. As negotiations continue, fans eagerly await an official announcement from both clubs.
