Overview
- Barcelona submitted a formal written offer to Al-Hilal for a loan through June with a wage contribution, and the proposal was accepted.
- The agreement nullifies Inter’s swap plan with Al-Hilal that was centered on sending a central defender, leaving Stefan de Vrij and Francesco Acerbi in Milan.
- Cancelo had been frozen out by Simone Inzaghi at Al-Hilal and asked Inter to wait while he prioritized a Barcelona return.
- Inter has paused immediate January moves for a right-sided reinforcement and will lean on internal solutions while continuing to monitor opportunities.
- After the decision drew criticism, Cancelo posted on social media suggesting there is another version of the story.