JOAO CANCELO NEWS

Joao Cancelo scores for Al-Hilal in win over Al-Rayyan in Asian Champions League

Joao Cancelo has scored his first goal for Al-Hilal as the Saudi Arabian club beat Qatari club Al-Rayyan 3-1 in the Asian Champions League Elite tournament

SEPTEMBER 17 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Man City sells Joao Cancelo to Saudi champion Al Hilal for $28 million

Manchester City has sold Portugal full back Joao Cancelo to Saudi Arabian champion Al Hilal for $28 million

AUGUST 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Joao Cancelo and Kyle Walker targeted by Al-Hilal as Saudi Pro League side consider move for Man City stars | Goal.com US Al-Hilal are interested in signing both Kyle Walker and Joao Cancelo from Manchester City this summer, according to a new report.

AUGUST 19 • GOAL.COM

Barcelona table fresh Joao Cancelo bid with Man City outcast willing to take wage cut to seal transfer | Goal.com US Barcelona have reportedly submitted a fresh bid for Joao Cancelo with the Manchester City outcast willing to take a wage cut to seal the tra...

JULY 31 • GOAL.COM

Pretty active against Slovenia Cancelo had five crosses (one accurate), five clearances, one interception and four tackles (all won) in Monday's 3-0 win on PKs versus Slovenia.

Impact Cancelo did his part on both ends and worked hard defensively. He has registered three key passes, seven crosses (two accurate), six clearances and five tackles in five appearances during Euro 2024.

JULY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Sets up goal against Sevilla Cancelo assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-1 win over Sevilla. In addition, he was given a yellow card...

Impact Cancelo set up the opener for Robert Lewandowski in the 15th minute. Cancelo completed two dribbles, made two clearances, one interception and one tackle. In 32 appearances, he averaged over two tackles and a clearance per game, and accumulated two goals and four assists.

MAY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Subbed off against Valencia Cancelo had one shot (one on goal), five crosses (two accurate) and one chance created in Monday's 4-2 victory against Valencia.

Impact Cancelo contributed defensively with two tackles and two interceptions in the game before being substituted for Ferran Torres in the 80th minute, a move aimed at bolstering the team's offensive play. While Cancelo has two goals and three assists this season, his last goal involvement was an assist against Granada back in February.

APRIL 30 • ROTOWIRE

Suspension over Cancelo completed his one-game suspension and will be available to face Real Madrid on Sunday.

Impact Cancelo will be available to feature in Barcelona's two biggest games of the season, the return leg vs. PSG on Tuesday and El Clasico vs. Real Madrid over the weekend. Having rested over the weekend due to the suspension, expect the Portuguese full-back to be available and starts in both contests.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Barcelona on track to sign Joao Cancelo but must talk Man City down from big asking price to seal permanent transfer | Goal.com US Barcelona are reportedly on track to complete the permanent signing of Joao Cancelo this summer but will have to negotiate with Manchester C...

APRIL 5 • GOAL.COM

Receives yellow-card ban Cancelo received his fifth yellow card of the season in Saturday's win over Las Palmas and will be suspended to face Cadiz on April 13. He finished the game with two shots off targ...

Impact Cancelo was far more active as an attacking threat than as a defensive presence, but he still earned his fifth booking of the season -- first since Dec. 16 -- which resulted in an automatic ban. Cancelo will still be eligible to face PSG in the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals, and the earliest he might return in league play will be against Real Madrid on April 21.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Why Barcelona may struggle to fulfil desire to keep Man City loanee Joao Cancelo beyond the summer - explained | Goal.com US Barcelona might not be able to keep Joao Cancelo for a second loan spell as Manchester City look to sell the player in the summer.

MARCH 30 • GOAL.COM

Cancelo on Man City exit: 'I think they were ungrateful to me' Barcelona defender Joao Cancelo has denied allegations of a dressing room fallout during his time at Manchester City. The Portugal internati...

MARCH 24 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Barcelona president Joan Laporta reveals Blaugrana plan to keep Joao Cancelo & Joao Felix next season - but they won't be permanent transfers | Goal.com US Barcelona president Joan Laporta has shed light on the future of loaned players Joao Felix and Joao Cancelo ahead of the summer transfer win...

MARCH 23 • GOAL.COM

Linking up with Portugal Cancelo (undisclosed) is joining up with Portugal despite missing Sunday's 3-0 win over Atleti, Barcelona announced.

Impact Cancelo wasn't available for the final match before the international break due to medical advice. It's not clear what the injury is for Cancelo but it seems he's overcome the issue as he has now linked up with the Portugal squad. The defender will hope to be back to full fitness for his club for a March 30 clash with Las Palmas.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

Cristiano Ronaldo is Well Past His Peak, Admits Portugal Teammate Joao Cancelo At the age of 39, Ronaldo is likely to be one of the oldest players involved in this summer’s Euro 2024 tournament in Germany.

MARCH 20 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Finds target against Napoli Cancelo scored one goal to go with two shots (one on target), one cross (zero accurate), two interceptions and one chance created in Tuesday's 3-1 victory over Napoli.

Impact Cancelo was busy on both ends and was at the right place at the right time to slot the ball home after a teammate hit the post, doubling his team's lead early in the first half. It's his second goal of the season. He has logged 14 crosses (four accurate, 11 tackles (nine won) and five chances created in the last five matches. He has started in nine straight fixtures.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Champions League takeaways: Arsenal, Barcelona return to quarterfinals

Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya was the hero as the Gunners beat Porto in a shootout to advance to the last eight of the UEFA Champions League...

MARCH 12

Barcelona advances to Champions League quarterfinals for first time since 2020

Barcelona had been eliminated in the group stage the last two years and hadn’t reached the quarterfinals since 2019-20, when it lost to Baye...

MARCH 12

Barcelona eye €15m offer to keep Joao Cancelo after Man City loan but may miss out on Joao Felix due to €70m demand from Atletico Madrid | Goal.com US Barcelona are reportedly ready to pay €15m to keep Joao Cancelo but might miss out on Joao Felix due to Atletico Madrid's demand of €70m.

FEBRUARY 29 • GOAL.COM

'Even God couldn't stand him!' - Joao Cancelo absolutely slammed for 'attitude and behaviour problem' throughout career which led to Man City and Valencia exits | Goal.com US Joao Cancelo has been slammed for his terrible "attitude" at Manchester City and Valencia, with one journalist joking "even God couldn't sta...

FEBRUARY 22 • GOAL.COM

Solid at both ends Cancelo had two shots (zero on goal) and three crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 2-1 win against Celta Vigo.

Impact Cancelo won his only tackle and made a season-high four clearances along with a clearance and a block to go with his attacking production. He will likely continue on the left of defense for Barca after starting the season playing primarily on the right, with regular left-back Alex Balde (hamstring) ruled out for over two more months.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in Sunday's wild draw Cancelo assisted once to go one chance created in Sunday's 3-3 draw against Granada.

Impact Cancelo assisted the opening goal Sunday as he set up Lamine Yamal's close-range strike in the 14th minute. Cancelo now has three La Liga assists this season, two of which have come in his last three matches. He once again did not do too much defensively as he recorded one tackle, one interception, one clearance and one blocked shot before being subbed off in the 75th minute for Raphinha.

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Assists against Osasuna Cancelo assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), eight crosses (two accurate) and three chances created in Wednesday's 1-0 victory versus Osasuna.

Impact Cancelo has taken a shot in each of his last four matches and has created five chances in that span. The Portuguese defender has always been a threat to get forward and he doesn't have the number of goals and assists he would like but he has created 35 chances this season in 24 contests, which is his best rate of chances created per game since 2021.

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

On team sheet Cancelo (knee) is on the team sheet for Wednesday's Copa de Rey match versus Athletic Club.

Impact Cancelo was expected to make the team sheet for the team after having recovered from his knee injury that has kept him out for the last two matches. He will likely see the start on the bench Wednesday, with Sergi Roberto the favorite to start at right back for the cup clash with Athletic Club.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Set for return Wednesday Cancelo (knee) is fit once again and is in the squad for Wednesday's Copa del Rey contest against Athletic, his club announced Tuesday.

Impact Cancelo looks to put his injury issues behind him, having reached full fitness once again after dealing with a knee problem. The defender had missed the club's past two matches across all competitions with the injury but is now expected to be an option in Wednesday's Cup game against Athletic. He will most likely only get a spot on the bench to begin the game but should earn some time on the field later in the match as he tests his legs after the time on the sidelines, not wanting to risk any further injuries.

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE