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RIYADH: Al-Hilal announced the signing of Portuguese full back Joao Cancelo on Tuesday as the Saudi champions beef up their defense in a bid to retain their crown.
The 30-year-old joins the Riyadh team from English title holders Manchester City, after the player and the Blues agreed a three-year contract.
Cancelo has not featured much in Pep Guardiola’s side since the 2022-23 season and has had loan spells with Barcelona and Bayern Munchen.
The Portuguese defender will join compatriot Ruben Neves in the Saudi capital as well as Brazilian superstar Neymar, who is battling to get fit after a serious injury sidelined him since October.