FC Barcelona close to signing João Cancelo and Rodri in major transfer deals

FC Barcelona is closing in on two of the most consequential signings of the summer transfer window, reaching agreements to bring Portuguese full-back João Cancelo and Spanish midfielder Rodri to Camp Nou. The deals, which have been progressing through mid-August 2026, represent a bold statement from a club that not long ago was navigating serious financial turbulence. Cancelo’s transfer is valued at approximately €10 million, while Barcelona has submitted multiple bids to Manchester City for Rodri, with the latest reported at around €70 million. Both players have reached personal terms with the club. Two signings, two very different negotiations The Cancelo deal is the more straightforward of the two. The defender previously spent time on loan at Barcelona after arriving in September 2023, where he became a key part of the backline. He subsequently moved to Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal, but a return to Catalonia has been in the works, and the relatively modest €10 million fee reflects both the player’s desire to come back and the nature of the transaction. Rodri’s situation is significantly more complex, and significantly more expensive. The midfielder has reportedly expressed a ...