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According to Saudi media outlet Al-Riyadiyah, Al-Hilal's Portuguese full-back João Cancelo will join the team's pre-season training camp in Austria this Wednesday after being granted leave following the 2026 World Cup. The club's management is open to receiving transfer offers for Cancelo, as his contract has one year remaining and the player has expressed a desire to leave. Cancelo joined Al-Hilal from Manchester City in summer 2024, signing a contract until June 30, 2027. He has made 45 appearances for Al-Hilal in all competitions, scoring 3 goals and providing 14 assists. In the second half of last season, he was loaned to Barcelona, where he made 23 appearances, scoring 2 goals and providing 3 assists.
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Hupu Football News – 4 minutes ago
Hupu, July 27 – According to Saudi media outlet Sports News reporter Abdullah Al-Hunayan, citing sources, Al Hilal first-team Portuguese full-back João Cancelo will join the team’s pre-season training camp in Austria this Wednesday to prepare for the new season.
Cancelo was granted leave after participating in the 2026 World Cup with the Portuguese national team and will return to the team following the conclusion of his vacation.
Meanwhile, according to the same source, Al Hilal’s management is open to receiving transfer offers for Cancelo. The source stated that Cancelo’s current contract has one year remaining, and the player himself is willing to leave, so the club has no objection to selling the remaining years of his contract.
Career Overview
- Joined Al Hilal: Summer 2024, from Premier League club Manchester City
- Contract: Signed until June 30, 2027
- Al Hilal appearances (all competitions): 45 matches, 3 goals, 14 assists
- Loan to Barcelona (second half of last season): 23 appearances, 2 goals, 3 assists
Source: arriyadiyah
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