‘I gave up part of my salary’ - Cancelo speaks out after arriving in Barca
The Portugal star is raring to go.
FC Barcelona defender Joao Cancelo has arrived in the city to finalize a permanent move from Saudi Pro League club Al-Hilal. The Portugal international is delighted with his new role at the Catalan giants, signing a three-year contract with the club. Cancelo revealed that he made the difficult decision to forgo part of his salary, as he was willing to either join Barcelona or remain in Saudi Arabia without playing.
The defender emphasized his excitement about joining a club he considers very special, with aspirations to help secure multiple titles during his time at the Camp Nou. Cancelo is returning to Barcelona for a third spell with the team and aims to make a significant contribution to Hansi Flick's squad during the upcoming 2026-27 season.
Joining Cancelo at Barcelona this summer are Anthony Gordon, Karim Adeyemi, and Jesse Bisiwu, with Rodri set for a final announcement. The club may also sign a striker before the window closes, while additional departures are anticipated as Deco finalizes the squad.
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