Barcelona defender gave up €2 million from his salary last summer – report

Journalist Fernando Polo has reported via Mundo Deportivo that on-loan defender Joao Cancelo willingly sacrificed €2 million from his Manchester City salary to seamlessly integrate into Barcelona. 

The reporter added that despite being on loan at Barça, he stands out as a prominent figure in the team’s inner circle and consistently demonstrates remarkable dedication in his daily efforts.

Cancelo happens to be one of the most dedicated members of the team, displaying uncompromising commitment both on and off the field. 

His passion for Barcelona, whether he is featuring in matches, offering support from the bench, or cheering from the stands when circumstances keep him from playing, has impressed the management. 

Cancelo dreams of Barcelona

According to the outlet, Cancelo held a dream of donning the colours of Barcelona last summer, and his actions speak volumes about his dedication. 

Joao Cancelo made a big sacrifice to join Barcelona. (Photo by TIZIANA FABI/AFP via Getty Images)

For his dream to turn into reality, he made a significant financial sacrifice to secure a loan move to Barcelona. 

As it is known that Barcelona faced considerable hurdles due to salary constraints, Cancelo made a pivotal decision to give up €2 million from his salary to facilitate his move to Barcelona.

Sacrifice without assurance

This sacrifice was made without any assurance of his signing by the club. Even as of today, Cancelo’s intention is to continue at Barcelona, be it through a loan or permanent transfer. 

Yet, as of now, the deal remains in the balance, awaiting closure mostly because of Barcelona’s financial issues. For now, Jorge Mendes, the player’s agent, is currently collaborating with Manchester City. 

His objective? To fulfil the desire of the player: continuing his journey at Barcelona. This aspiration has sparked a series of discussions behind the scenes.

Of late, even club president Joan Laporta shed light on Cancelo’s future, saying that the talks with Man City might result in a loan deal, potentially incorporating a mandatory purchase option.