Barcelona have completed the signing of João Cancelo after the full-back terminated his contract with Al Hilal.

Everything was ready for João Cancelo to have his long-awaited reunion with FC Barcelona fans during the Joan Gamper Trophy. The Portuguese full-back was in full kit, wearing the No. 2 shirt and waiting alongside the rest of his teammates for the moment to step onto the pitch at Spotify Camp Nou.

Joao Cancelo has completed a permanent return to Barcelona, strengthening Hansi Flick’s defensive options ahead of the new La Liga season.

Barcelona are set to sign João Cancelo for a third time after the full-back agreed to terminate his contract with Al Hilal, a source confirmed to ESPN.

João Cancelo signs with Barcelona until 2029 as a free agent after parting ways with Al-Hilal and begins a new chapter with the Catalan club.

Permanent return confirmed: Barcelona officially confirmed Joao Cancelo's permanent return on 20 August 2026 after announcing the completion of his medical. Gamper presentation cancelled: Cancelo's planned presentation at the Joan Gamper Trophy was ...

Joao Cancelo did not receive an unveiling at the Nou Camp ahead of Barcelona's Joan Gamper Trophy win over Al Ahly.