Romano: Inter, Barça, and Juve Eye Cancelo as Al Hilal Exit Nears
According to transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano, a three-way race has emerged for Portuguese full-back João Cancelo, with Inter Milan, Barcelona, and Juventus all expressing strong interest. Cancelo is reportedly prepared to leave Al Hilal during the upcoming January 2026 transfer window, just months before the 2026 World Cup. Inter Milan has already taken the first step by contacting the Saudi club to inquire about the conditions for a loan deal and to discuss potential structures for the move.
The race intensified over the past 48 hours as both Barcelona and Juventus reached out to the player's camp to assess his situation. For Cancelo, a return to Europe is seen as essential to securing his spot in Portugal's World Cup squad, especially after falling out of favor under Al Hilal's current coach, Simone Inzaghi. Reports suggest that Inzaghi does not plan to register Cancelo for the second half of the Saudi Pro League season, prioritizing other foreign signings like Darwin Núñez and Theo Hernández.
While all three clubs have previous ties to the 31-year-old—Cancelo having played for Inter (2017-18), Juventus (2018-19), and Barcelona (2023-24)—any potential deal will likely hinge on financial terms. Al Hilal is reportedly open to a departure, but interested parties may need the Saudi club to cover a portion of his substantial salary. With his agent Jorge Mendes actively exploring options, Cancelo's "European reunion" is becoming one of the most anticipated storylines of the winter window.
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