Barcelona’s plans to unveil Joao Cancelo as their latest signing hit a snag on Tuesday, as the club deleted its official announcement and postponed the player’s presentation due to incomplete paperwork.
Earlier in the morning, the Catalan giants confirmed Cancelo’s return, announcing an agreement with Al Hilal that would see the Portuguese right-back spend the remainder of the season on loan at Camp Nou. The news was widely shared across Barcelona’s platforms, sparking excitement among fans.
However, within an hour, the posts disappeared. Cancelo, who was scheduled to face the media mid-morning, was left waiting as the club held back his press conference.
Sources close to the negotiations suggest that certain documents are still pending before the transfer can be finalized. While the player is reportedly ready to speak, Barcelona is holding off until all formalities are complete, hence the removal of the announcements from social media.
Cancelo’s return was expected to be confirmed at 13:30 CET, but with that time now passed, no further updates have been provided. The delay has raised questions among supporters, though the expectation remains that the move will be completed once the paperwork is resolved.
For now, Barcelona fans must wait a little longer to welcome Cancelo back officially. The club is keen to ensure all administrative details are in order before presenting the Portuguese defender to the press and supporters.
