Confusion at Barça. The Catalan club announced just over an hour ago via its social media channels and with an official statement the departures of John Felix And Joao Canceloreturning to Atlético Madrid and Manchester City respectively, holders: “João Félix and João Cancelo will not continue with Barcelona. The loan contracts of the two Portuguese players expired on 30 June and they will return to their respective clubs. FC Barcelona wishes to place on record its appreciation for their commitment and dedication, and wishes them the best and every success for the future,” the statement read.
Schedule change. Only to then backtrack. The Barcelona in fact in the last few minutes he then decided to delete his press release and at this moment on the official website only the post relating to the end of the adventure of Marcos Alonso. Could it be a move dictated by the negotiations set up by the Catalan club to retain the two Portuguese players? It’s difficult to say for sure, but according to what was reported by Footmarket the future of Joao Felix and Cancelo remains very open.
In fact, as the French network suggests, they have already taken place interviews between Blaugrana and the people Jorge Mendes to keep both players in Barcelona next season. The dialogues between the parties continue, with parallel channels together with Atlético Madrid and Manchester City. All that remains is to wait for the developments of the market parable.