Barcelona’s president, Joan Laporta, has expressed confidence in keeping both João Cancelo and João Félix at the club for the upcoming season. In a statement to MD, Laporta shared his optimism regarding the continuation of the two Portuguese players at Barcelona, hinting at an extension of their loan agreements with a fixed price option.
João Cancelo, the Portuguese defender currently playing for Manchester City in the Premier League, has been on loan at Barcelona. His performance as a defender has been noteworthy, contributing to the team’s defensive and offensive plays with his versatility and skill set.
Laporta mentioned, “I think both João Cancelo and João Félix will continue at Barça next season.” He also added, “I hope Atlético won’t create any issue. I don’t think Man City will put any limit to that.” This statement indicates a smooth negotiation process is anticipated with both Manchester City and Atlético Madrid for the players.
The president’s comments suggest that Barcelona is looking to secure the services of both players through an extension of their current loan deals, which would include a fixed price for their eventual permanent transfers. This strategy demonstrates Barcelona’s intent to strengthen their squad by retaining key players for the long term.
As the transfer window approaches, all eyes will be on Barcelona’s negotiations and whether they can finalize the deals as per Laporta’s expectations.