Al-Hilal have confirmed the signing of Joao Cancelo from Manchester Metropolis.
The appropriate-back has reportedly signed a three-year contract after becoming a member of the Saudi Professional League membership for a payment of £21million.
Cancelo initially joined the Residents in August 2019 in a deal price £60m, making him the costliest right-back in historical past.
He made 154 appearances for Metropolis, successful three Premier League titles, an FA Cup and the EFL Cup.
Cancelo spent final season on mortgage at Barcelona after a falling out with Pep Guardiola, and led the membership’s defenders in probabilities created (35), crosses (82) and photographs (32), however the Catalan aspect opted to not prolong his keep.
In his final full marketing campaign at Metropolis in 2021-22, he performed essentially the most minutes of any outfielder for the crew, whereas he was additionally concerned in additional attacking sequences than anybody else within the league (244).
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“I want to want everybody at Metropolis continued success sooner or later,” Cancelo stated earlier than finishing his transfer.
“I had many very particular moments throughout my time right here at this nice membership.
“I want to thank my team-mates, the coaches, all of the employees at Metropolis and the followers for the whole lot throughout my time right here.”