Joao Cancelo: Portugal international full-back leaves Man City and joins Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal


Manchester City complete sale of Joao Cancelo to Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal; Cancelo had loan spells at Bayern Munich and Barcelona and had not featured for City since the first half of the 2022/23 season

City maintained Cancelo could leave the club in the summer for the right price, having not been involved since the first half of the 2022/23 campaign, and the full-back will now continue his career in the Middle East.

The fee is in excess of £21m (€25m).

The Portugal international spent last season on loan at Barcelona where he played 32 LaLiga and made a further 10 appearances in the Champions League.

Barcelona were interested in retaining Cancelo, but were not able to put together a deal satisfactory for all parties.

Cancelo spent the second half of the 2022-23 season on loan at Bayern Munich where he made 21 appearances in all competitions.

The 30-year-old had just under three years remaining on his City contract.

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