FC Barcelona have reached an agreement with Portuguese full-back João Cancelo to join the club on a permanent basis, with the defender signing a contract until June 30, 2029.
Cancelo returns to Barça permanently after two loan spells with the Catalan giants. He first joined the club during the 2023/24 season from Manchester City, making 42 appearances, scoring four goals and providing five assists.
After moving to Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal, Cancelo returned to Barcelona on loan in January 2026 before securing a permanent move.
