Barcelona Close in on High-Profile Transfer as Al Hilal Coach Speaks Out

Al Hilal coach Bora Milutinovic has confirmed that defender Joao Cancelo is set to leave the Saudi Pro League side and join FC Barcelona on a short-term loan deal. The Portuguese international’s transfer has been the subject of much speculation, with reports suggesting that he would be arriving at the Camp Nou Stadium in the coming days. According to sources close to the club, Al Hilal is willing to part ways with Cancelo in order to facilitate his move to Barcelona. The Portuguese defender has had a successful spell at the Saudi Pro League side, helping them win several titles including the league and domestic cup. Milutinovic has confirmed that the club is working on finalize the deal for Cancelo’s transfer, which would see him join Barcelona until the end of the season. The move is seen as a major coup for the Catalan club, who are looking to bolster their defense ahead of the second half of the campaign. With the transfer now all but done, fans at Al Hilal and Barcelona can look forward to seeing Cancelo in action at his new club. However, it remains to be seen how much of an impact he will make, given that he is only arriving on a short-term loan deal.