Portuguese full-back João Cancelo has terminated his contract with Al Hilal, paving the way for a free transfer back to FC Barcelona. The 31-year-old player had joined the Catalan club on loan in January 2026 for approximately 4 million euros and had rejected an offer from Inter Milan to wait for this opportunity. Al Hilal initially demanded 10 million euros, then raised the price to 15 million euros, which stalled negotiations. By leaving as a free agent, Cancelo removes the transfer fee obstacle and allows Barcelona to strengthen their squad without spending.
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