João Cancelo was well on his way to being the best fullback in the world at one time, even making it into FIFA’s The Best XI World Team of the Year in 2022. However, shortly after, a falling out with Pep Guardiola saw him shipped off to Bayern Munich. He couldn’t stay there, and mistakes at FC Barcelona saw him fail to lock down a permanent move (major financial issues for the Catalan club also played a huge role). Now, at 30, João Cancelo has moved to Al Hilal in Saudi Arabia, just 18 months after he was considered a revolutionary fullback that was destined for the top.
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SOURCES:
https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/cancelo-pep-guardiola-mancity-exit-32386327
https://www.goal.com/en/lists/kicked-out-pep-guardiola-snubbed-bayern-munich-firing-line-barcelona-what-next-man-city-outcast-joao-cancelo/blt6cd3c94a91604a57#cs68248c8028a1dcbd
https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/joao-cancelo-stropping-threatened-quit-man-city-2019-2020-january-good-of-team-pep-guardiola/blt2b46eece35c9683f#cs09016901d0282db8
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2022/oct/15/joao-cancelos-journey-from-hating-defending-to-gamechanging-full-back
https://backpagepress.co.uk/books/peps-city
36 Comments
Another BIG Benfica prospect/suspect.
What do You think Félix?
The reason is he has no quality. He was always super overrated. A useless player
Dude, you said he was booed off the best team in the world…hm…I don't recall him playing for Real Madrid?!
Saying him fullback is overstretch. He played as a Wingback and a midfielder at City which have been his best years.
A Rumor Came Out After The Game vs Liverpool When Salah Spun Cancelo And After The Game Foden And Him Had A Argument
Been waiting for someone to address this, it has baffled me how his stock has fallen so far…
R€a$ons
it is known, that he was pissed when rico got more gametime then him. and the red card against fulham was kinda the final dagger in his city career.
He came to Bayern to light a fire under Phonzy but he just slid back out the door almost unnoticed.
Tuchel is a hack. I could win silverware with the talent he has had at his disposal.
Barca definitely did “bite” they just couldn’t afford him really
He said Ronaldo couldn't compete at the top level anymore since he is 39 blud joined Saudi at 30 😂
No doubt its been weird. I was like how old is he ? Is he retiring ? But it just proves how harmful bad attitude can be
Gotta be money first, and then play at a level where he is better than most of the other players. Players have a finite number of good playing years so they should make the most of it, whether it's for financial or accolade reasons.
The guy has made $50 million and has healthy amount of medals. He won at life.
Threatening pep to leave is crazy seeing as he’s not a manager who stands in the way of players leaving and would’ve let him leave
It's sad to see all the talents going to Saudi. The problem is it seems like they forget to play football, even if you go at 21. Its pretty much like your career has ended once you go
The only reason is his attitude, he was amazing at city and fell out with pep. Simple
He lost is mother very very soon. That explains why he have a peculiar personality. He have that "beast" inside of him
Football is a beautiful game of 11 .
João Cançelo is all about the I .
Do i need to say more.
Why dont just play him in the wing instead of full back?
He had some mercurial skill going forward, but his defending was atrocious. He was known for this at his previous club to Manchester City. I’m sure one day he’ll look back and regret his decisions, but that’s part of life‘s journey for all of us.
He has won the 2023 champins league because he made part of the team in some games at the start of the season
@rabonatv Cancello was kicked out of Juventus for disciplinary reasons. This year there was an opportunity to sign him back but he made such a stink 5 years ago that even new people remembered his poor character. And no one wants mendes in Turin.
Is that a svay rieng jersey?
because he is shite?
You can't make a winger a defender, That's like telling Ronaldo he has to play right back and live with it, I would have an attitude too, but coaches will be coaches I guess.
Very underrated player he deserves better i miss him at barca
Him too fucking selfish and full a too much attitude
Super skilful player. Some mistakes in defence, but a nightmare attitude
I’ll save everyone 15:59, his ego. The end.
Pep fault always with players
I think Pep has beef with the Spanish and Portuguese which made him go to England.
GONEcello!
Big ego and attitude issues. The huge bag of blood money may have played a part too. Saved you 16 minutes
TAKE THE MONEY.THATS IT.MONEY COMES FIRST.FAMILY FIRST