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Cancelo joins Barça for 3rd time on free transfer
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Portuguese full-back rejoins Barcelona on a free transfer after leaving Saudi Arabia.
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UK timesStrong36 reports from 8 outlets. First reported by Mundo Deportivo, 14 Aug. The 9 newest are listed here.
- BBC Sport
- ESPN
- Fabrizio Romano
- r/soccer
- Kicker
- Voetbal International
- RMC Sport
- Mundo Deportivo
- Joao Cancelo also registered in La LigaMundo Deportivo
- Deco and Mendes summit with multiple files openMundo Deportivo
- Flick blesses Cancelo's returnMundo Deportivo
- Cancelo makes 'dream' Barca move after Al-Hilal exitBBC Sport
- Cancelo: "My only goal was Barcelona and winning all titles here"Mundo Deportivo
4 more reports
- Cancelo joins Barça for 3rd time on free transferESPNThis article
- Joao Cancelo transfers to Barcelona for third timeKicker
- Joao Cancelo joins Barcelona for third timeKicker
- Barça present fourth summer signing and welcome Cancelo for third timeVoetbal International
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