Euro Focused Cancelo Drops Transfer Hint, Setting Up Potential Pre-Season Showdown with Barcelona!
Will Portugal’s Euros Glory Decide Cancelo’s City Fate?
Joao Cancelo, the ostracized Manchester City defender with Barcelona circling, kept his cards close to his chest regarding his future. But his focus on leading Portugal to Euro 2024 glory throws a wrench into Pep Guardiola’s plans.
Bitter Breakup, Uncertain Future:
Things went sour for Cancelo at City after a falling out with Guardiola. Loan spells at Bayern Munich and Barcelona followed, with Cancelo accusing City of “lying” about his exit.
Guardiola’s Surprise U-Turn:
In a shocking twist, Guardiola offered Cancelo a potential return to City if his future wasn’t settled before pre-season.
Cancelo Shuts Down Transfer Talk, Eyes Euros Glory:
With Portugal’s Euro campaign kicking off, Cancelo refused to discuss his club future. “It’s all about Portugal,” he declared, aiming to erase the disappointment of missing Euro 2020.
Transfer Deadline Hinges on Portugal’s Success:
Cancelo’s focus on the Euros pushes a decision on his future back to potentially mid-July. City’s pre-season tour starts a week after the Euros final, but players are due a break.
Pre-Season Showdown on the Cards?
The longer Portugal stays in the Euros, the less likely Cancelo joins City’s pre-season tour. This could lead to a bizarre situation: Cancelo potentially lining up for City against Barcelona in a pre-season friendly on July 31st!
City Seeks Permanent Barcelona Buyout:
Reports suggest City wants a permanent solution, demanding a £25m obligation to buy after a second loan spell at Barcelona. City clearly values Cancelo, having bought him for £60m with a contract running until 2027.
Will Portugal’s Euros journey pave the way for Cancelo’s City return, or a permanent move to Barcelona? Stay tuned for this transfer saga’s next chapter!
