Joao Cancelo Signs For Bayern Munich

German side, Bayern Munich has signed Manchester City fullback Joao Cancelo.

Cancelo signed a loan deal with Bayern Munich on the last day of the transfer window.

Joao Cancelo, 28, will remain at Bayern for the rest of the season with the option to extend his contract for 70 million euros in the summer.

The Portugal international played 98 times in the Premier League after moving from Juventus to City in 2019.

Cancelo extended his tenure at Etihad Stadium through 2027 when he signed a new five-year deal with the Premier League champions in February 2022.

After sealing his loan move to Bayern Munich on January transfer deadline day, Joao Cancelo said: “Bayern is a great club, one of the best in the world. I know this team lives for titles.

“It’s an enormous motivation for me to now play alongside these extraordinary players in a team.

“I’m also driven by the hunger for success. I’ll give my best for Bayern.”

While FC Bayern board member for sport, Hasan Salihamidzic, said: “Joao is a player we’ve been thinking about for a while now because we very much appreciate his qualities.

“He’s the optimal fit in our system with his attacking style of play and dynamism, and his mentality and experience fit very well in our team. I’m convinced Joao will help us in the coming weeks and months when we want to win titles.”