Cancelo Lands in Barcelona on Loan: A New Chapter for Barça
12 January 2026
Cancelo lands in Barcelona on loan from Al-Hilal
Barça is a step away from announcing a new deal.
The Portuguese right-back Joao Cancelo, who plays for Al-Hilal, arrived at Barcelona this afternoon, ready to join the Catalan club.
Barcelona had reached an agreement with Al-Hilal to loan Cancelo until the end of the season, after the player's decision to return to Europe.
Despite strong interest from Inter Milan to sign him on a permanent basis, and the possibility of a swap with Al-Hilal, Cancelo insisted on moving to Barça.
Cancelo was due to undergo a medical with Barcelona in recent days, but the procedure was postponed until after the Spanish Super Cup final so as not to disrupt the team.
He is set to undergo the medical within hours, before the contracts are officially signed and Barça announces the loan move.
Barcelona had won the Spanish Super Cup yesterday after beating Real Madrid 3-2.
Punchline: If Cancelo brings that level of intensity, Barça's defense might finally stop leaking like yesterday's espresso.
Punchline 2: And if he scores, fans will believe in miracles—especially since this deal came with a discount on halftime oranges.
