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Joao Cancelo wanted by two Saudi Pro League sides after Barcelona loan expires as Man City seek to cash in on Portugal star

<p>After his loan spell with Barcelona ended, the <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/joao-cancelo-desperate-barcelona-move-summer-catalan-club-strike-deal-manchester-city/blt9d7d774f12f4ef4e" target="_blank">Catalan club is eager to extend his stay</a>. However, City, the club that holds his rights, prefers a permanent transfer over another loan which has put the Catalan club in a complex situation.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>According to <em>Mundo Deportivo, </em>Al-Ahli and Al-Ettifaq are keen on signing Cancelo. City demand at least <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/man-city-price-tag-joao-cancelo-barcelona-struggle-financial-crisis/blt823ab6934c0ccc64" target="_blank">£25 million ($31.8m) </a>for the player and the Saudi clubs might be the only ones able to meet City's valuation.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Barcelona acknowledge the complexities involved in bringing Cancelo back. They are exploring alternative options should they fail to secure another loan for the Portuguese defender. The <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/explained-why-barcelona-hopes-re-signing-joao-cancelo-are-over-despite-man-city-ready-cut-ties-portugal-full-back/blt9ad2384b85a4d4d9#csf993a50c8c93f31f" target="_blank">club's priority is to avoid a permanent transfer fee,</a> preferring a loan without the obligation to buy, a condition Manchester City is currently reluctant to agree to.</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>Cancelo's career has seen him sent on loan to several top clubs. He spent the latter part of the 2022-23 season at Bayern Munich before moving to Barcelona. His current contract with Manchester City runs until 2027, leaving his future open to various possibilities. The coming weeks will be crucial in determining where he will play next season.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR CANCELO?

Joao Cancelo wanted by two Saudi Pro League sides after Barcelona loan expires as Man City seek to cash in on Portugal star | Goal.com US

Joao Cancelo is reportedly wanted by two Saudi Pro League clubs after his Barcelona loan expires as Manchester City seek to cash in on the Portuguese.