FOOTBALL – Barcelona have signed fullback Joao Cancelo on a free transfer until June 2029, the LaLiga champions said yesterday, with the Portugal international returning to the Catalan club for a third spell.
The 32-year-old first joined Barca on loan from Premier League side Manchester City during the 2023-24 season before returning on another loan spell from Saudi Pro League club Al-Hilal in January.
Across his two stints at Barca, Cancelo made 65 appearances, scoring six goals and providing nine assists.
Cancelo terminated his contract with Al-Hilal by mutual consent before completing his return to Barca, according to media reports.
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