João Cancelo Agrees to Salary Reduction – Barcelona Loan Deal Confirmed
- Barcelona has secured the loan of Portuguese right-back João Cancelo, 31, from Manchester City for the remainder of the 2023-2024 season.
- Barcelona will incur minimal costs for the transfer, as Cancelo accepted a important reduction in his salary to facilitate the deal.
- Barcelona manager Hansi Flick previously stated the team required defensive improvements.
João cancelo Joins Barcelona on Loan with Salary Reduction
Barcelona has secured the loan of Portuguese right-back João Cancelo, 31, from Manchester City for the remainder of the 2023-2024 season. The move addresses a need for defensive reinforcement following the departure of Iñigo Martínez, while navigating the club’s ongoing financial constraints.
Barcelona will incur minimal costs for the transfer, as Cancelo accepted a important reduction in his salary to facilitate the deal. Additionally, Saudi arabian club Al Hilal contributed financially to cover a portion of Cancelo’s wages, according to reports from Reuters on August 31, 2023.
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick previously stated the team required defensive improvements. The club was particularly focused on bolstering the center-back position, but Cancelo provides immediate cover at right-back.
Cancelo has 41 caps for Portugal and previously played for Barcelona’s rivals, Real Madrid, on loan during the 2014-2015 season. He won the Premier League title with Manchester city three times (2018-19, 2020-21, 2021-22).