Portuguese defender João Cancelo, 30, has completed a high-profile transfer from Manchester City to Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal for a reported fee of €25 million. The move comes after Cancelo spent last season on loan at Barcelona, where he made 42 appearances and scored four goals with five assists.Al-Hilal has signed Cancelo on a three-year contract until 2027, with the player expected to earn €15 million per year. This transfer marks the end of Cancelo’s tenure at Manchester City, where he made 154 appearances and won multiple titles including three Premier League championships and one Champions League.The deal was finalized in Paris, with Al-Hilal’s president Fahad bin Saad bin Nafel personally involved in the negotiations. Cancelo joins a star-studded squad at Al-Hilal, which includes players like Neymar, Ruben Neves, and Aleksandar Mitrović.In his farewell message to Manchester City, Cancelo expressed gratitude, saying, ‘I would like to wish everyone at City continued success in the future. I had many very special moments during my time here at this great club’.This move to Al-Hilal represents the 8th club in Cancelo’s career, following stints at Benfica, Valencia, Internazionale, Juventus, Manchester City, Bayern Munich, and Barcelona. He is expected to make his debut for Al-Hilal in their upcoming match against Al-Riyadh.
Key points
- João Cancelo has transferred from Manchester City to Al-Hilal for €25 million.
- Cancelo signed a three-year contract with Al-Hilal, earning €15 million per year.
- This move marks Cancelo’s 8th club in his career, following successful stints at several top European clubs.
- Cancelo joins a star-studded Al-Hilal squad, including players like Neymar and Ruben Neves.
Contradictions👾While most sources report the transfer fee as €25 million, one source mentions a figure of €30 million.
