The financial situation of the Spanish club could make negotiations difficult
Barcelona are convinced they need to sign João Cancelo on a permanent basis, but they will have a difficult task. The player belongs to Manchester City and the loan expires in June this year.
In the current Spanish squad, Cancelo is the only original right-back, with Koundé and Sergi Roberto playing improvised. The Portuguese also plays on the left wing, giving the team greater versatility.
After six months at Barcelona, the number 2 pleased the eyes of the management and fans, fueling the club’s desire to sign him. Despite this, Barça will have difficulties due to the financial situation. Manchester City intends to put the player up for sale for 30 million euros (around 162 million reais), less than the 55 million euros invested when he was at Juventus.
With the financial reality of the culés lower than imagined, the expectation is that Joan Laporta, president of Barcelona, will ask for another year of loan from the English club to have time to manage the finances and launch a definitive proposal.
Manchester City, despite wanting to sell the Portuguese, should not create difficulties in the negotiation for the extension of the contract, given that Barça and João Cancelo have already released statements on mutual interest.
In the current season the right back has played 32 games, including important appearances, achieving four goals and four assists.
Source: Terra
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