Barcelona on the verge of defender signing | OneFootball

La Liga giants Barcelona are on the verge of wrapping up a deal for a leading summer transfer target.

That’s according to Diario Sport, who point towards João Cancelo as the player in question.

Full-back Cancelo of course spent this past season on loan in Catalunya’s capital, from Manchester City.

Despite a series of high-profile errors late in the campaign, the understanding is that those in the boardroom at the Camp Nou were more than happy with the contributions offered by the Portuguese over the course of the campaign.

And as much, when all is said and done, looks likely to prove enough to secure for Cancelo a move back to Barcelona.

As per a report Sport:

‘Barça have launched a new loan offer with a mandatory purchase option from June 2025 and are now close to reaching an agreement.’

Beyond next summer, Cancelo has agreed to the terms of a four-year contract at the Camp Nou, featuring a heavily reduced salary from that which he currently earns at Manchester City.

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