Barça Edge Closer to Cancelo Loan Amid Bold Super Cup Timing
6 January 2026
Update on Cancelo Loan
Barcelona is close to bringing Joao Cancelo back on loan from Al Hilal until the end of the season, with only a few formalities left before an official announcement.
According to Catalan outlet Sport, the agreement with Al Hilal is fully in place as of Monday, with no outstanding issues between the two clubs.
Cancelo has given Barça absolute priority from the outset of negotiations, helping to speed up the process and push the deal forward.
The signing could take place within hours, and Barça plans to announce the deal on Friday, taking advantage of the current break in the schedule.
However, the official presentation is expected to be delayed since Barça will be in Jeddah for the Saudi Super Cup, with the introduction scheduled after the squad returns to Barcelona.
With all parties in agreement, there is no need for in-person meetings or visits by executives; contracts are expected to be signed electronically in the coming hours.
Two light punchlines: If this transfer were a sniper shot, it would hit the target on the first attempt. Barça's calendar is so packed that even the pause for the Super Cup comes with a practice drill.
