OFFICIAL: Barcelona sign 32-year-old Cancelo on a free transfer, player terminates contract with Al Hilal early

Barcelona stated in an official announcement: "Cancelo has reached an agreement with FC Barcelona, and the Portuguese player will join the team. The full-back has joined as a free agent and signed a contract expiring on June 30, 2029.
Cancelo first joined Barcelona in September 2023, loaned from Manchester City. That season, he made 42 appearances for Barcelona, scoring 4 goals and providing 5 assists. Subsequently, Cancelo was signed by the Saudi team Al-Hilal. At the beginning of this year, Cancelo joined Barcelona for the second time on loan from Al-Hilal. He made 23 appearances for Barcelona in the second half of the season, scoring 2 goals and providing 4 assists, helping Barcelona win the La Liga title for the 25/26 season
After the season ended, Barcelona hoped to sign Cancelo permanently, and Cancelo himself was very keen to continue playing for Barcelona; he did not represent Al-Hilal in their first match of the new Saudi Pro League season. After a period of negotiation, Cancelo mutually agreed to terminate his contract with Al-Hilal and gave up part of his salary, subsequently joining Barcelona officially as a free agent.