Al Hilal transfers rumours, news and updates live: Saleh Al Shehri leaves the club after 4 years

Manchester City defender Joao Cancelo has completed his blockbuster move to Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal in a £21.2m deal. He spent the last season on loan at Barcelona and was expected to make a permanent exit this summer.

The 30-year-old defender made 154 appearances for Man City, won two Premier League trophies and scored nine goals in the process. He lost his spot at Man City after a disagreement with manager Pep Guardiola in the second half of the 2022/23 campaign and was shipped to Bayern Munich on a temporary spell.

Earlier this summer, Guardiola hinted that the Portuguese could have a future at the club but was not involved in City’s first two Premier League games of the campaign.

“I would like to wish everyone at City continued success in the future,” Cancelo said in his farewell message. “I had many very special moments during my time here at this great club. I would like to thank my team-mates, the coaches, all the staff at City and the fans for everything during my time here.”

Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has provided a massive update on Joao Cancelo’s move from Manchester City to Al-Hilal. The Saudi Pro League club have agreed on a deal worth 25 million Euros to sign Cancelo. The Portuguese full-back has already undergone the first part of his medical and verbal agreement is also in place.

Romano reported that Cancelo will soon sign the documents. He has penned a deal until 2027 and will earn an eye-watering 15 million Euros per year.

“João Cancelo to Al Hilal, here we go! Deal in place for €25m package to Manchester City. Cancelo completed first part of medical and verbal agreement is done, waiting to sign documents in the next hours. Salary up to €15m package net per year on deal until 2027.”

Joao Cancelo hasn’t played for Manchester City after falling out with Pep Guardiola in the middle of the 2022-23 season. He spent half of the 2022-23 season on loan at Bayern Munich. Cancelo played for Barcelona (loan) in 2023-24. The Catalan club were keen to sign Cancelo this season as well. The 30-year-old was also linked with his former clubs Inter Milan and Juventus.

Cancelo, however, will now play for Al-Hilal. He joins international teammate Ruben Neves at the Riyadh-based club. The Saudi Pro League is now home to Portugal internationals like Cristiano Ronaldo, Otavio, Cancelo, and Neves.

Manchester City have accepted a €25m (£21.2m) package from Al Hilal for outcast defender Joao Cancelo, who has been poised to leave Etihad in this summer transfer window. The move is now all down to the player’s approval who sought a permanent transfer to Barcelona this season.

The 30-year-old Portuguese international is expected to sign a three-year contract and will pocket a salary worth around £15m a year. He was not involved in City’s two Premier League games this season and also missed out on City’s Community Shield win over Man Utd.

Cancelo has garnered more than 150 appearances for the Cityzens and won three Premier League trophies.

Saudi Pro League giants Al Hilal are keen to secure a move for Man City defender Joao Cancelo in the last week of the summer transfer window. The Saudi Pro League outfit are willing to offer the Portuguese defender a three-year contract worth around £15 million per season.

Earlier this summer, Cancelo reiterated his desire to move to Barcelona after a sensational loan campaign last season. But Barcelona are unable to match Man City’s asking price for the outcasted defender and have ended their interest in the 30-year-old defender.

Even Fabrizio Romano confirmed that Al Hilal holds a strong interest in the Man City outcast.

Saudi Pro League giants Al Hilal are reportedly getting closer to signing 27-year-old defender Joao Cancelo in a deal worth around €38million. The Portuguese defender who fell out of favour with Pep Guardiola during the 2022/23 campaign is contracted with Man City until the summer of 2027.

Joao Cancelo is expected to undergo medicals on Friday ahead of his probable move to Al Hilal where he is expected to net €22m-a-year. Manchester City have reportedly agreed to Al Hilal’s offer for the Portuguese international who is not expected to receive many minutes in England this season.

Manchester City defenders Kyle Walker and Joao Cancelo have attracted interest from Saudi Pro League giants Al Hilal, according to reports. The Saudi Pro League outfit are in the market for right‑backs to replace Saud Abdulhamid, who has been linked with an exit this summer.

Al Hilal were initially interested in Trent Alexander-Arnold, but the Liverpool man has no intention of moving to Saudi Arabia at this stage of his career. City have no intention to let Kyle Walker leave this summer, but they are ready to sanction an exit for Cancelo, who is not part of Pep Guardiola’s plan moving forward.

Barcelona’s Vitor Roque has turned down another lucrative offer from Saudi club Al-Hilal and this was the second time he has turned down a deal from a Saudi club.

Transfer market expert Fabrizio Romano reports that despite Barcelona’s eagerness to offload Roque due to his underwhelming performance over six months, the young Brazilian remains firm on staying in Europe.

Last week Roque initially rejected Al-Hilal’s approach indicating his preference to either stay at Camp Nou or move to another European club.

This week Al-Hilal renewed their efforts with an improved financial package yet Roque declined again.

Al-Hilal are keen on securing a young striker and are now exploring other options with Aston Villa’s John Duran emerging as a primary target.

While Roque’s future remains uncertain as his brief 15-minute appearance in the recent friendly Clasico suggests that Barcelona’s coach Hansi Flick is ready for his departure. The situation leaves Roque at a crossroads with his next move eagerly anticipated by fans and pundits alike.

The Blaugrana have rejected a bid of €20m for wantaway striker Vitor Roque from Serie A side Lazio. Following an underwhelming six months at Camp Nou, the 19-year-old is ready to leave the Catalan giants this summer.

Barcelona have set a €40m asking price for the Brazilian forward who was signed in January 2024 to address the club’s attacking shortcomings in the past few seasons. Lazio offered €20m for 50% of Roque’s international rights, but it was turned down by the Catalan giants.

Barcelona are hoping to receive a better offer from Al Hilal, who are willing to match the club’s asking price for the 19-year-old forward.

Barcelona youngster Vitor Roque will be on his way out of the club this summer. Roque has been unsuccessful in establishing himself as a crucial player at Camp Nou since his arrival at the start of the year.

The 19-year-old Brazilian was signed on a €30m transfer fee following his breakout campaign with Brazilian side Athletico Paranaense, where he bagged 28 goals and 11 assists in 81 appearances for the club. But, he started only two of his 14 appearances and was unable to earn the trust of former manager Xavi.

The Brazilian has now been linked with a move to Al Hilal and Barcelona has reportedly set a price of €40 million for the unwanted forward.

The 30-year-old Saudi Arabian striker spent the last five seasons at Al Hilal and won the Saudi Pro League trophy in four of his five seasons. Al Shehri made history when he scored the opening goal of the 2022 World Cup against Argentina, leaving a lasting impact on the international stage.

His contract with Al Hilal expired at the end of June 2024 and he now leaves the champions after bagging 24 goals and six assists in over 139 appearances. According to reports, Saudi Pro League giants Al Ittihad and Al Ettifaq are interested in signing Saleh Al Shehri on a free transfer.