AsBarcelonalook to shore up their ranks ahead of the new season, one of the club’s priorities is to sign a new right-back.
Joao Cancelo of Manchester City has emerged as the iԀєɑł option for coach Xavi Hernandez. The club haveɾєρօɾτedly agreed personal termswith the player, as they look to lure him away from the Etihad.
Barcelona worried about Cancelo’s attitude
However, as much asBarcelonarate Cancelo, the club are worried about certain aspects of the Portuguese international.
According toMundo Deportivo, the Catalans have conducted an in-depth analysis of Cancelo both on and off the pitch.
Following the analysis, the club have found out that Cancelo’s attitude could be a problem at Camp Nou. The player, after all, had previously had falling outs with almost every manager he has been with.
Cancelo fought with Luciano Spalletti at Inter Milan, had issues with Julian Nagelsmann at Bayern Munich.
The Portuguese international had a falling out with Pep Guardiola at Manchester City, which ultimately convinced the English champions to offload the player this summer.
Xavi confident about managing Cancelo
Despite Cancelo’s slightly questionable record with managers, Xavi is confident of handling the right-back atBarcelona.
The Spaniard believes his experience as a player could come in handy, as he looks to shepherd the Manchester City superstar.
Xavi has built quite the reputation for being a man-manager during his spell atBarcelonaso far. Not to mention, he has been responsible for helpingBarçarope in a host of star talents in the recent past.
However, beforeBarcelonastart to think about how to manage Cancelo, the club must acquire his services.
If the move for the Portuguese international does not pan out,Barcelonawill pivot towards someone likeIvan Fresnedalater in the window.
