30.07.2025 11:11
Fenerbahçe has taken action to transfer Portuguese right-back Joao Cancelo, who is currently wearing the Al Hilal jersey. The 31-year-old player has played for major clubs such as Manchester City, Bayern Munich, and Barcelona, and a total of 145 million euros has been paid in transfer fees for him so far.
Continuing their transfer efforts, the Super League giant Fenerbahçe has closely monitored Portuguese right-back Joao Cancelo, who plays for Al Hilal.
Following the report given by head coach Jose Mourinho, Fenerbahçe continues its search for a right-back, preferring a physically strong and fast player like Archie Brown for the left-back position, while opting for a completely opposite profile for the right-back.
MOURINHO IN ACTION
Mourinho conveyed his demands to the management, stating, "I want a right-back who can play the game, has high technical capacity, and possesses top-level game vision." In this regard, Joao Cancelo, who plays for Al-Hilal, was suggested to the management by agents while evaluating different names. The experienced player, whose contract runs until 2027, has expressed his desire to return to Europe to his club.
READY FOR A SALARY CUT
It has been learned that Cancelo, who earns 15 million euros annually, is ready to make a significant salary cut for his return to Europe.
145 MILLION EUROS PAID
A total of 145 million euros has been paid for the 31-year-old star, who has played for giant clubs like Manchester City, Bayern Munich, and Barcelona.