João Cancelo: 'I'm ready to play'
He is an FC Barcelona player once again. João Cancelo is back at Barça to begin his third spell as a blaugrana player, but this time it's different to his previous two stints. After joining on loan from Manchester City for the 2023/24 season and then returning to Barça on loan in January last season from Al Hilal, the Portuguese fullback now joins the club on a permanent basis.
"It's my dream"
Today was his presentation as a blaugrana player and during the ceremony he stated that "It's my dream. I'm where I want to be and I am very happy. I like the club, I identify with it. I feel loved here and I promise to give everything for this club".
On a personal level, the Portuguese international assured that he is "ready to play". "I feel good physically. I have been training since the break", affirmed the new blaugrana player.
"We have a team to compete against everyone"
On a collective level, he thinks that Barça have a team that can "compete against everyone". "I want to help achieve the targets at the end of the season", highlighted the defender.
Knows Rodri well
Lastly, when asked about Rodri, his former teammate at Manchester City, he said that "Rodri is one of the best players I have ever played with. He brings a lot, is very good and I get on well with him. He will be a key part of our success".
Cancelo has a new spell at Barça ahead of him, but this time he is here to stay.
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