Bayern Munich’s decision to sign Joao Cancelo from Manchester City on a cost-effective loan in January was largely seen as a stroke of genius by the German team, who had acquired one of the most sought-after fullbacks in the world.
However, Cancelo appears to have lost favor in the Bundesliga after only a few months of his time in Munich.
Coach Julian Nagelsmann has struggled to incorporate the Portuguese into his tactical plans.
This has sparked new rumors about Cancelo’s future, and many believe he will sign with a totally different team at the end of the current campaign. One of the teams interested in his services is Barça.
Reports earlier in the week revealed that Barcelona are among the clubs in contention to sign the Portuguese international in the summer. The Catalans were interested in the fullback in January, but a move did not materialise due to Financial Fair Play regulations.
A fresh report from Diario SPORT now claims that Cancelo is becoming a serious option for Barcelona ahead of the summer transfer window.
The player is rated highly within the Barça ranks due to his technical prowess, style of play and experience at the highest level of football.
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Moreover, it appears Manchester City are willing to loan out the defender in the coming summer.
Bayern Munich, for their part, have no intention of keeping hold of Cancelo on a permanent deal, as the player has failed to make an impression at Allianz Arena.
This makes Cancelo a very appealing target for Barcelona, as the club would not require a major outlay upfront.
They could snap him up on a loan deal and strengthen the club’s right-back position, before making a conclusive decision on his future.
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