cup1688 Joao Cancelo has confirmed his intention to play with Barcelona for another 2-3 years before returning to the Lisbon Hawks again in the future.

João Cancelo has made no secret of his desire to play for Barcelona for another two to three years before returning to his first club, Benfica, after that, according to an interview with RTP. Portugal podcast on Tuesday cup1688

Cancelo moved from Manchester City to Barcelona on loan this season. Although the Azulgrana will want to sign the player permanently. But they were unable to pay the transfer fee according to City’s demands. It is therefore likely that the 29-year-old full-back will continue on on loan for another year. ( cup1688 )

However, Cancelo reiterated his desire to play for Barcelona for another two or three years before returning to Benfica after that. 

‘I really want to play with Benfica, but I would like to spend another two or three years here (at Barcelona). After Benfica, Barça have always been my favorite club.’

‘I’m glad to be at Barcelona, ​​I always wanted it. Even though we have financial problems.’

Meanwhile, FC Porto defender Pepe, 41, also expressed his opinion that Cancelo would be a good fit for his former team, Real Madrid. 

‘If you ask Pepe, he will tell me that I will be a good player for Real Madrid and I will say that I am a Barcelona fan and I cannot play for Real Madrid.’

Cancelo had to move from Manchester City to play with Bayern Munich on loan in the second half of last season. Continuing to play with Barcelona with a loan deal this season. Among rumors that he had a disagreement with Pep Guardiola, the manager of the City team.

‘I don’t have any hard feelings towards Pep Guardiola, I think it’s a cycle. Pep is a strong character, so am I, and there are many things where we disagree. I told him and he told me Guardiola is the best coach in the world. Life must go on. I am very happy here at Barcelona,’ Cancelo said.