Inter Investigate Transfer for Discontent Cancelo; Barça and Juventus Have Also Made Inquiries
PORTO, PORTUGAL – NOVEMBER 16: Joao Cancelo of Portugal in action during the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier match between Portugal and Armenia at Estadio do Dragao on November 16, 2025 in Porto, Portugal. (Photo by Carlos Rodrigues/Getty Images)
Multiple reports suggest that Inter have looked into a transfer for Al-Hilal full-back Joao Cancelo, who is anticipated to depart Simone Inzaghi’s squad during the January transfer window. Inter is keen to re-sign Cancelo to San Siro, as reported by Gazzetta dello Sport and Fabrizio Romano. Inter Investigate Transfer for Cancelo’s Return According to Romano, Inter have inquired about the terms and arrangement of a potential deal, but Juventus and Barcelona have also reached out to Al-Hilal recently. Cancelo is likely to exit the Saudi Pro League leaders next month, given his deteriorating relationship with Inzaghi, a past Inter coach. Cancelo Must Accept Pay Reduction to Join Inter, Juve, or Barcelona However, Gazzetta underscores that the Portuguese defender’s substantial salary, €15m per year, poses a significant hurdle in negotiations, meaning Cancelo would need to agree to a notable pay reduction to make a return to Italy. He previously donned the Stadio Meazza jersey in the 2017-18 season and played for Juventus the following season before transferring to Manchester City in the summer of 2019.
Published: 2025-12-31 08:43:00
source: football-italia.net
