Cancelo out of Al-Hilal and new hint at Barcelona
Joao Cancelo, Portuguese full-back of Al-Hilal, is left out of the team's list for the debut of the season against Al-Faisaly, while waiting for his transfer to FC Barcelona.
The Portuguese, 32 years old, barely had time to train with his teammates after joining the pre-season late and the coach Simone Inzaghi left him out of the official opening of the course.
Cancelo joined the Al-Hilal pre-season last Friday after participating in the World Cup and still lacks rhythm to play.
A situation that joins the player's desire to end his stage in the Saudi club and be able to sign for Barcelona.
The agreement for Cancelo's arrival at Barcelona is still in 'stand by', while the bureaucratic and fiscal issues that are delaying the operation are being resolved.
Despite this, the blue and red club maintains confidence that the Portuguese will end up reinforcing Hansi Flick's squad in this summer market.
In Al-Hilal, they also have it clear that Cancelo will not continue in the team and an indicator is that the club has 13 foreigners in the squad, when in Arabia only 10 can be registered per team.
In this scenario, Cancelo shared on his Instagram profile a photo of a match with Barcelona, leaving it clear that his dream is to be able to return to wear blue and red as soon as possible.
Waiting for news, Cancelo continues working to be in the best possible conditions with a view to his return to Barcelona.
The Portuguese had a great final course last season and Flick was very satisfied with his performance.
What does this mean for Barcelona?
The situation of Cancelo in Al-Hilal is a clear indication that the Portuguese is close to returning to Barcelona.
The blue and red club maintains confidence that the Portuguese will end up reinforcing Hansi Flick's squad in this summer market.
What comes next?
Cancelo will continue working to be in the best possible conditions with a view to his return to Barcelona.
The Portuguese had a great final course last season and Flick was very satisfied with his performance.
Barcelona in the League
FC Barcelona is at the top of the League, with 9 points of advantage over Real Madrid.
The blue and red squad has scored 84 goals in the season, while receiving 30 goals.
The next fixture of Barcelona is on February 21 against Levante at the Camp Nou.
Barcelona in the pre-season
FC Barcelona is in the pre-season, with a squad that is being adjusted for the new season.
The coach Hansi Flick has been working with the squad to prepare it for the season.
Al-Hilal
Al-Hilal is in the Saudi Pro League, with a squad that is being adjusted for the new season.
The Saudi club has 13 foreigners in the squad, when in Arabia only 10 can be registered per team.
