Barcelona are near re-signing Portugal defender Joao Cancelo on a deal till the tip of the season.
The 31-year-old spent the 2023-24 season on mortgage with Barca from Manchester Metropolis and is now set to return after 18 months in Saudi Arabia with Al Hilal.
Flick initially deliberate to signal a centre-back this month however with Ronald Araujo now back available the previous Bayern Munich boss is blissful to maneuver for Cancelo.
“I spoke with my workers and we predict that when Ronald is again we now have good alternate options at centre-back. Joao can play at each full-backs,” he mentioned.
“It’s not a executed deal, however I’d be blissful if it goes by way of. We talked about signing a centre-back, however it is a good possibility for these six months.
“We’ve had a scenario these previous two years the place we now have to be sensible concerning the gamers we signal. We are able to’t spend billions. Our gamers are progressing. Our kids are creating, and we think about them.
“Now we now have the chance to herald a veteran. I’d recognize it if he comes.”
Cancelo has received league titles in Portugal, England, Germany and Italy and can hope a transfer to Spain helps him cement a spot within the nationwide squad for this summer time’s World Cup.
