For years, Ancanneo was one of the best artists in Manchester City.
Barcelona has been busy this summer. With two signing sessions that have already been confirmed and an almost packed, the club is fast. But they don't slow down yet. After signing Joan García, Roony Bardghji and almost the Nico Williams deal, the attention has now been shifted to the defense.
The flanks are an area that needs urgent help. Last season the full-backs were overworked. Injuries, lack of depth and inconsistency made things worse.
Hansi Flick, the man who is in charge, wants to repair that quickly. He knows what kind of player he needs. Someone who can defend, attack and, above all, adjust. There are a few names on the list. Vandersonon is there and that also applies to Pubill. But none of them is seen as the first-choice material, at least not yet.
However, there is one name that checks all the boxes. He has already played in La Liga for the Blaugrana. The player knows the dressing room. And he has the skills to deliver immediately. He also has a great record in England. For years he was one of the best artists in Manchester City.
He was an important part of the Pep Guardiola team when they dominated the Premier League. Now things are different. He is at Al-Hilal in Saudi Arabia. But according to the Spanish sources, a return to Europe is increasingly seeing Joao Annalo.
Barcelona wants him back. And he also wants the move. Negotiations are slowly going to move. Not yet an official offer for Joao Cancelo, but Barcelona is considering an offer of almost € 15 million.
The wish of the Joao Cancelo to return helps. His earlier loan spell in Camp Nou went well and he would like to wear the Blaugrana shirt again. If everything goes to plan, Ancicleo could be the next puzzle piece in the new Barcelona team of Flick.