Before Cancelo’s arrival, according to the information, Barça would have been interested in Nahuel Molina
The Atlético de Madrid footballer was chosen to occupy the right back position
This summer, the sports management of FC Barcelona had a clear objective: to incorporate a right back. Until Cancelo’s arrival it was the only position that Xavi did not have doubled. They only had Sergi Roberto in that position and another profile needed to be signed to shore up the squad. The chosen one, as the newspaper Marca explains, was Nahuel Molina.
It was not the first time that the Catalan team was interested in the Argentine winger. Before joining the mattress team, Mateu Alemany also probed the possibility of bringing him to the Camp Nou, but the club’s limit with ‘fair play’ did not allow them to make an offer. He ended up signing for Atleti and after a spectacular first season, also being a starter for the world champion Albiceleste team, Barça once again considered his arrival.
As they explain, therefore, again it was an impossible operation to undertake. His prohibitive clause of 90 million kept away any suitor, in addition to being a player that Simeone does not want to part with.
Atlético de Madrid paid 20 million to Udinese in the summer of 2022 after completing a season in which he had established himself as one of the best full-backs in the Italian championship, scoring 7 goals in Serie A alone.
Cancelo arrived
It was a wish from Xavi Hernández. The Portuguese had been one of the best in the world in his position and under the orders of Pep Guardiola he had become a total player. It was the missing piece and without a doubt, it has raised the level of the squad.
He made his debut in Pamplona and despite coming off the bench in the second half, He already left several quality details to show the culé fan everything he can contribute this season.
A transfer was not undertaken with Cancelo either.but with Manchester City willing to let him go on loan, his landing in Barcelona could be completed.