Joao Cancelo - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

Barcelona Announce — Then Re-Announce — Signing of Joao Cancelo After Paperwork Issue

Barcelona have confirmed the signing of Joao Cancelo on loan from Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal.

3 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

Barcelona Announce — Then Re-Announce — Signing of Joao Cancelo After Paperwork Issue

Welcome Home! Barcelona makes the signing of Joao Cancelo official Following a surreal administrative episode with Al-Hilal, FC Barcelona has finally confirmed the return of the Portuguese full-back, who wil...

3 DAYS AGO • BEINSPORTS.COM

Portugal defender João Cancelo returns to Barcelona on loan from Al-Hilal

Barcelona says Portugal defender João Cancelo is back with the club on a loan from Saudi Arabia club Al-Hilal

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Joao Cancelo Joins Barcelona, Shirt Number Revealed Hansi Flick reportedly wanted to sign a different defender this January.

3 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Returns to Barcelona Cancelo is joining Barcelona on loan from Al Hilal until the end of the season, Barcelona announced.

Impact Cancelo has rejoined Barcelona on loan from Al Hilal until the end of the season. The Portuguese full-back previously played for Barcelona during the 2023/24 season, featuring in 42 matches across La Liga and the Champions League, scoring four goals and providing five assists. After that loan spell ended in June 2024, he moved to Al Hilal, where he has made 45 appearances over a season and a half.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Deco: Barcelona close to finalising Cancelo deal Joao Cancelo is closing in on a return to Barcelona, with director Deco confirming that a loan deal is in the near future.

JANUARY 8 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Verbal Agreement for João Cancelo Between Al-Hilal and Barcelona Reports indicate that Al-Hilal and Barcelona, through the intervention of João Cancelo, have reached a verbal agreement for his loan transfe...

JANUARY 6 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Barcelona on verge of first January signing as favorable loan deal for returning Joao Cancelo set for completion

Portuguese full-back Joao Cancelo is on the cusp of rejoining Barcelona, according to transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano. The highly-rated...

JANUARY 5 • goal

Barcelona on verge of first January signing as favorable loan deal for returning Joao Cancelo set for completion

England beats Serbia 5-0 for a statement win under Tuchel. France and Portugal dodge upsets

Kylian Mbappé got France out of trouble, Cristiano Ronaldo helped Portugal do the same, and England finally got its Thomas Tuchel era into gear

SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Cancelo with the tribute to Diogo Jota 🇵🇹

SEPTEMBER 6, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Real Madrid and Al Hilal players adjust to their new coaches in the Club World Cup

New managers went head to head in the Club World Cup’s Group H clash between Real Madrid and Al Hilal

JUNE 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Joao Cancelo scores for Al-Hilal in win over Al-Rayyan in Asian Champions League

Joao Cancelo has scored his first goal for Al-Hilal as the Saudi Arabian club beat Qatari club Al-Rayyan 3-1 in the Asian Champions League Elite tournament

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 • Associated Press

Man City sells Joao Cancelo to Saudi champion Al Hilal for $28 million

Manchester City has sold Portugal full back Joao Cancelo to Saudi Arabian champion Al Hilal for $28 million

AUGUST 27, 2024 • Associated Press

Joao Cancelo and Kyle Walker targeted by Al-Hilal as Saudi Pro League side consider move for Man City stars | Goal.com US Al-Hilal are interested in signing both Kyle Walker and Joao Cancelo from Manchester City this summer, according to a new report.

AUGUST 19, 2024 • GOAL.COM

Barcelona table fresh Joao Cancelo bid with Man City outcast willing to take wage cut to seal transfer | Goal.com US Barcelona have reportedly submitted a fresh bid for Joao Cancelo with the Manchester City outcast willing to take a wage cut to seal the tra...

JULY 31, 2024 • GOAL.COM

Pretty active against Slovenia Cancelo had five crosses (one accurate), five clearances, one interception and four tackles (all won) in Monday's 3-0 win on PKs versus Slovenia.

Impact Cancelo did his part on both ends and worked hard defensively. He has registered three key passes, seven crosses (two accurate), six clearances and five tackles in five appearances during Euro 2024.

JULY 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sets up goal against Sevilla Cancelo assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-1 win over Sevilla. In addition, he was given a yellow card...

Impact Cancelo set up the opener for Robert Lewandowski in the 15th minute. Cancelo completed two dribbles, made two clearances, one interception and one tackle. In 32 appearances, he averaged over two tackles and a clearance per game, and accumulated two goals and four assists.

MAY 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Subbed off against Valencia Cancelo had one shot (one on goal), five crosses (two accurate) and one chance created in Monday's 4-2 victory against Valencia.

Impact Cancelo contributed defensively with two tackles and two interceptions in the game before being substituted for Ferran Torres in the 80th minute, a move aimed at bolstering the team's offensive play. While Cancelo has two goals and three assists this season, his last goal involvement was an assist against Granada back in February.

APRIL 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Suspension over Cancelo completed his one-game suspension and will be available to face Real Madrid on Sunday.

Impact Cancelo will be available to feature in Barcelona's two biggest games of the season, the return leg vs. PSG on Tuesday and El Clasico vs. Real Madrid over the weekend. Having rested over the weekend due to the suspension, expect the Portuguese full-back to be available and starts in both contests.

APRIL 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Barcelona on track to sign Joao Cancelo but must talk Man City down from big asking price to seal permanent transfer | Goal.com US Barcelona are reportedly on track to complete the permanent signing of Joao Cancelo this summer but will have to negotiate with Manchester C...

APRIL 5, 2024 • GOAL.COM

Receives yellow-card ban Cancelo received his fifth yellow card of the season in Saturday's win over Las Palmas and will be suspended to face Cadiz on April 13. He finished the game with two shots off targ...

Impact Cancelo was far more active as an attacking threat than as a defensive presence, but he still earned his fifth booking of the season -- first since Dec. 16 -- which resulted in an automatic ban. Cancelo will still be eligible to face PSG in the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals, and the earliest he might return in league play will be against Real Madrid on April 21.

APRIL 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Why Barcelona may struggle to fulfil desire to keep Man City loanee Joao Cancelo beyond the summer - explained | Goal.com US Barcelona might not be able to keep Joao Cancelo for a second loan spell as Manchester City look to sell the player in the summer.

MARCH 30, 2024 • GOAL.COM

Cancelo on Man City exit: 'I think they were ungrateful to me' Barcelona defender Joao Cancelo has denied allegations of a dressing room fallout during his time at Manchester City. The Portugal internati...

MARCH 24, 2024 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Barcelona president Joan Laporta reveals Blaugrana plan to keep Joao Cancelo & Joao Felix next season - but they won't be permanent transfers | Goal.com US Barcelona president Joan Laporta has shed light on the future of loaned players Joao Felix and Joao Cancelo ahead of the summer transfer win...

MARCH 23, 2024 • GOAL.COM

Linking up with Portugal Cancelo (undisclosed) is joining up with Portugal despite missing Sunday's 3-0 win over Atleti, Barcelona announced.

Impact Cancelo wasn't available for the final match before the international break due to medical advice. It's not clear what the injury is for Cancelo but it seems he's overcome the issue as he has now linked up with the Portugal squad. The defender will hope to be back to full fitness for his club for a March 30 clash with Las Palmas.

MARCH 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

JOAO CANCELO NEWS

NEWS

BIO

STATS

VIDEOS

GAME LOG