Joao Cancelo has had a commendable season with Barcelona, joining them on loan from Manchester City last summer. Despite the turbulence within the Catalan club, the Portuguese player has been consistently reliable.
Unsurprisingly, Barcelona is keen on securing Cancelo’s permanent signing, given his strong contributions. There is a good chance of this happening, as Manchester City is likely to sell him, given he is not part of Pep Guardiola’s plans at the Etihad Stadium.
According to Juan Jimenez Salvado, Cancelo may be available for €25m this summer. While this amount is not exorbitant, Barcelona aims to negotiate a lower fee due to their ongoing financial challenges. They are optimistic about achieving this, as they assume Cancelo has a strong desire to stay with the club.
It appears crucial for Barcelona to secure Cancelo on a permanent basis this summer. While the idea of retaining him is appealing, it will depend on Manchester City’s demands and Barcelona’s financial situation.