It's no secret that Joao Cancelo is prioritizing a return to Barcelona this summer. His time at the club last season was not easy, with several high-profile mistakes in big games, and despite the fact that Hansi Flick already has good options in the defensive positions, it seems inevitable that the Catalans will make their move . .
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However, it will not be in every circumstance. Ace for SportBarcelona do not want to pay a loan fee – something that Manchester City they are reluctantly willing to accept. Also, they won't take Cancelo's full salary, and that's where the problems start.
Man City will not pay any of Cancelo's salary, so in order to get a deal, the player himself must agree to give up the part of his salary that Barcelona has no intention of covering.
The report says that Barcelona They want Cancelo to be their starting right for this season, which will likely mean that Jules Kounde plays in the center – his preferred position. It's a bold move to put their faith in the Portuguese defender, but Jorge Mendes – Cancelo's agent and close friend of Joan Laporta – is pushing hard to ensure his client gets his desired return to Catalonia.
