Manchester City has turned down Barcelona’s offer to acquire Portuguese full-back João Cancelo during the ongoing summer transfer window.
Last season, Cancelo played for Barcelona on loan before returning to Manchester City this summer. Despite Cancelo’s contract with City running until the summer of 2027, the English club is not considering reintegrating the Portuguese defender into their squad for the upcoming season, according to the Spanish newspaper “Mundo Deportivo.”
Key Moments:
- Cancelo’s loan spell at Barcelona last season left an impression, but his return to Manchester City this summer marked a potential turning point in his career.
- The Spanish newspaper highlighted that Cancelo might not even join Manchester City’s pre-season preparations in the United States.
Negotiation Insights: Sources privy to the negotiations between City and Barcelona revealed that the Catalan club’s offer is significantly below Manchester City’s expectations. Manchester City has conveyed a clear message to Barcelona: “Cancelo will not be given away as a gift.” This indicates that Barcelona’s current offer does not meet the required valuation.
Furthermore, Barcelona faces a challenge with Cancelo’s high salary, which the club cannot afford given its current financial situation. However, Cancelo is willing to sacrifice part of his salary to facilitate his departure from Manchester City.
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