Manchester City poised to sell Joao Cancelo for €30 Million this Summer
Manchester City are prepared to part ways with full-back Joao Cancelo this summer, with a price tag set at €30 million.
Barcelona, eager to retain the Portuguese star after his loan spell, face a financial hurdle in securing the deal.
Cancelo, 30, made a significant impact during his time with the Catalan giants, featuring in 42 games and contributing four goals and five assists.
Despite his efforts, Barcelona ended the season without silverware, intensifying their desire to strengthen the squad for the 2024/25 campaign.
According to Mundo Deportivo, City’s willingness to accept a relatively modest fee reflects their readiness to offload Cancelo, whose future in Manchester looks bleak.
The Premier League champions, known for their strategic transfers, appear pragmatic in their approach, valuing the need to move on from a player who no longer fits their plans.
Barcelona’s financial struggles, however, cast doubt on their ability to finalize the transfer. The club needs to sell players to fund new acquisitions, and so far, they haven’t secured any major outgoing transfers.
This financial constraint may force Barcelona to explore creative solutions or alternative signings, as other clubs could swoop in for Cancelo.
Cancelo’s journey at City began in 2019 following his transfer from Juventus. Under Pep Guardiola, he evolved into one of the world’s top full-backs, often creating midfield overloads. However, their relationship soured, leading to loan spells at Bayern Munich and Barcelona.
With City’s asking price now public, the market might heat up with interest from other clubs, complicating Barcelona’s pursuit of the versatile defender.
The coming weeks will reveal if Barcelona can navigate their financial maze to retain Cancelo or if he will don a different jersey next season.
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