Al-Hilal have confirmed the signing of Joao Cancelo from Manchester Metropolis.
The precise-back has reportedly signed a three-year contract after becoming a member of the Saudi Professional League membership for a price of £21million.
Cancelo initially joined the Residents in August 2019 in a deal value £60m, making him the costliest right-back in historical past.
He made 154 appearances for Metropolis, profitable three Premier League titles, an FA Cup and the EFL Cup.
Cancelo spent final season on mortgage at Barcelona after a falling out with Pep Guardiola, and led the membership’s defenders in possibilities created (35), crosses (82) and pictures (32), however the Catalan aspect opted to not prolong his keep.
In his final full marketing campaign at Metropolis in 2021-22, he performed probably the most minutes of any outfielder for the workforce, whereas he was additionally concerned in additional attacking sequences than anybody else within the league (244).
“João Cancelo” rises from the heights of the planet… to #AlHilal #CanceloIsHilali
pic.twitter.com/1lHJZOKT6A— AlHilal Saudi Membership (@Alhilal_EN) August 27, 2024
“I wish to want everybody at Metropolis continued success sooner or later,” Cancelo mentioned earlier than finishing his transfer.
“I had many very particular moments throughout my time right here at this nice membership.
“I wish to thank my team-mates, the coaches, all of the employees at Metropolis and the followers for every thing throughout my time right here.”
