"Barcelona have confirmed that Joao Cancelo's loan from Al-Hilal has edged closer after he completed his medical on Monday. Sporting director Deco had announced last week that the Blaugrana were close to "finalising" the right-back's return to Camp Nou. Cancelo has reportedly fallen out with Al-Hilal head coach Simone Inzaghi, leading him to search for a move away from the Saudi Pro League."
""The Portuguese full back, still an Al Hilal Saudi FC player, passed the relevant medical and physical tests at Barcelona Hospital with the signing to make him a Blaugrana to come on Tuesday," Barcelona said in a statement. At Barcelona, Cancelo led the defenders in chances created (35), crosses (82) and shots (32) in 2023-24, but the Catalan club initially chose not to bring him back to Camp Nou for a second season."
Joao Cancelo completed his medical at Barcelona and is set to sign a loan deal from Al-Hilal. Sporting director Deco had said Barcelona were close to finalising the right-back's return. Cancelo reportedly fell out with Al-Hilal head coach Simone Inzaghi and sought a move away from the Saudi Pro League. The Portuguese full-back remained an Al Hilal player while passing medical and physical tests at Barcelona Hospital ahead of the formal signing. Cancelo previously joined Barcelona on loan in 2023-24 from Manchester City. In 2023-24 he led defenders in chances created (35), crosses (82) and shots (32), though Barcelona initially chose not to bring him back for a second season.
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