João Cancelo Joins Al Hilal: Latest News in Portuguese Football
Updated:2025-08-07 06:36 Views:177The Portuguese footballer João Cancelo has made the move to Saudi Arabian club Al Hilal, according to reports from Portugal's Record newspaper.
Cancelo is expected to make his debut for the club on Saturday against Al-Nassr in the Saudi Professional League.
The 25-year-old was released by Manchester City at the end of last season and has been linked with a number of clubs in Europe, including Barcelona and Bayern Munich.
He has also played for several other clubs in Portugal, including FC Porto and Sporting CP.
Cancelo will be hoping to continue his successful career in Saudi Arabia, where he is expected to have a big impact on the team.
This move comes as a significant coup for Al Hilal, who are looking to challenge for the league title this season.
It remains to be seen how well Cancelo will adapt to life in Saudi Arabia, but he should bring a wealth of experience and skill to the team.
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