Joao Cancelo Returns to Barcelona on Loan from Al-Hilal

• Joao Cancelo rejoined Barcelona on loan from Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal until the end of the season.
• The Portuguese full-back previously spent the 2023-24 season on loan at Barcelona from Manchester City, making 42 appearances.
• Cancelo transferred to Al-Hilal from Man City for £21 million ($28 million) in 2024.
• La Liga regulations allowed Barcelona to use part of Andreas Christensen's salary cost to register Cancelo due to his injury.
• Barcelona will face second division leaders Racing Santander in the Copa del Rey last 16 on Thursday.

Why It Matters: Joao Cancelo is back at Barcelona on loan from Al-Hilal to bolster their defense.