Barcelona decide to rule out move for €15 million-rated fullback target – report

FC Barcelona are reportedly getting nearer to their priority right-back, Joao Cancelo, and the club can have a new right-back in its squad in the coming days. This would definitely be good news for Xavi and the club, as they have been pursuing Cancelo throughout the summer.

Cancelo’s experience and skills would undoubtedly enhance Xavi’s team, which has been suffering from a lack of a natural and competent right-back for the last few years.

Ivan Fresneda’s arrival now difficult
However, the news of Cancelo’s arrival would not be good for everyone. One individual whose interests would be negatively impacted by Cancelo’s transfer to Barcelona is another right-back, Ivan Fresneda, who was also linked with the club throughout this summer, and who also wants to play for the Blaugrana in the coming season.

Barcelona were previously aiming to get Fresneda – who is one of the favorites of Deco – first and then go into the market for Cancelo as this would have given them the security of having a right-back even if they miss out on Cancelo.