Barcelona recently deleted a club statement in which they bid farewell to João Félix and João Cancelo. The club thanked Marcos Alonso, Félix, and Cancelo for their time at Barcelona as their respective contracts came to an end. Alonso has been released as a free agent, while Félix and Cancelo’s loans from Atlético Madrid and Manchester City also expired on June 30. However, Barcelona later removed Félix and Cancelo’s names from the statement and social media posts.
According to a source, Barcelona deleted the farewell statement because they still hope to re-sign João Félix and João Cancelo. The intention is for both players to extend their stay with the club, and the initial statement gave the wrong impression that the door had closed for them. Despite returning to their respective parent clubs, Félix and Cancelo are currently representing Portugal in Euro 2024.
Barcelona is facing financial constraints due to breaching their league-imposed spending limit. The club needs to generate funds through player transfers, wage reductions, or new revenue streams before making any new signings. Nevertheless, the club remains in contact with the agent of Félix and Cancelo, Jorge Mendes, as they seek clarity on the duo’s financial situation.
Although Barcelona’s ability to register new contracts or signings with LaLiga is uncertain, the club sees João Félix and João Cancelo as key targets, especially after the appointment of new coach Hansi Flick. Barcelona aims to bring both players back on loan deals, but the final terms will depend on negotiations with Atlético Madrid and Manchester City.
Marcos Alonso has left Barcelona after two years, but there has been no mention of club captain Sergi Roberto, whose contract has also expired. Talks are ongoing regarding a new deal for Roberto, but the club faces challenges in registering the contract with LaLiga. Roberto has attracted interest from other clubs in Spain and abroad, adding complexity to his decision-making process.
Barcelona’s decision to delete the farewell statement for João Félix and João Cancelo signals their intention to re-sign the Portuguese duo. The club’s financial constraints and uncertain status with LaLiga pose challenges, but Barcelona remains determined to secure the services of Félix and Cancelo for the upcoming season.