Barcelona defender’s continuity ‘taken for granted’ ahead of summer rebuild

Barcelona are making some large strikes within the switch market, because the membership look to deploy their €120 million switch kitty.

Anthony Gordon is already set to hitch the Blaugrana in a €70 million deal, whereas the membership are closing in on the seize of Bernardo Silva on a free switch as properly.

Barcelona are additionally going after Julian Alvarez. However on the defensive entrance, the membership are being slightly extra apprehensive.

Joao Cancelo set to remain

On that be aware, Barcelona are anticipated to maintain maintain of Joao Cancelo, after signing him on mortgage within the January switch window.

That is in keeping with RAC1, which suggests Barcelona have taken Cancelo’s keep as a right and the participant will stay on the membership.

That is largely as a result of Barça are usually not anticipated to face any pushback on the monetary honest play entrance, in terms of signing Cancelo on a everlasting deal.

Why Cancelo’s signing is essential

The extended keep of Cancelo might be essential within the context of Barcelona’s defensive setup subsequent season.

The Portuguese worldwide has taken no time to settle in and has showcased imperious kind within the defensive fullback locations. To not point out, his skill to play on each flanks make him a prized asset for Barça.

However extra importantly, Cancelo is the one safeguard Barcelona have in opposition to Jules Kounde, who has struggled with kind and will even go away the membership this summer season.

The upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026, to that finish, might be a make or break one for the French worldwide, as he appears to show himself on the highest stage and doubtlessly regain the clout that has been misplaced as a result of poor, inconsistent performances.