Barcelona are close to signing Joao Cancelo after his impressive World Cup displays. The 32-year-old Portuguese player has impressed the Catalan team with his first two performances in the tournament.

What has happened?

Cancelo has played two games with Portugal in the World Cup, facing Congo DR and Uzbekistan. In the last game, he set up Cristiano Ronaldo to score a goal.

Why is it important for Barcelona?

The Catalan team are looking to strengthen their squad for next season and Cancelo is one of the main targets. The player has shown his quality in the World Cup and Barcelona believe he can be a valuable asset for the team.

What comes next?

It is expected that the Catalan team will make an offer for Cancelo after the World Cup. The player has a contract with Al-Hilal until June 2027, but Barcelona are willing to negotiate to sign him. | Date | Match | Result | | --- | --- | --- | | 2026-05-23 | Valencia - Barcelona | 3-1 | The current situation of Barcelona is as follows: | Statistic | Value | | --- | --- | | League standing | 1st in La Liga | | Points | 94 | | Games played | 38 | | Wins | 31 | | Losses | 6 | | Goal difference | +59 | Heading towards the end of the season, Barcelona are looking to secure the La Liga title and sign players like Cancelo to strengthen their squad.