

That leaves one of the world’s most talented fullbacks in a curiously delicate position, with no clear path forward.Ĭancelo has played well when called upon, including in the wing-back role.

Other rumored interest, such as from Real Madrid and FC Barcelona in La Liga, is no sure thing either. It’s not clear that Manchester City would like Cancelo to return, and there was a reason the Premier League title contenders let him walk in the January transfer window. According to Falk, however, Bayern at least remain interested in retaining a quality player - at a lower price than the €70m purchase clause that’s included in his loan deal. If true, that could mean a frustrating loan spell is in store.

Noussair Mazraoui remains a candidate for the right side as well, meaning that a system change back to a back four - or an injury to one of Bayern’s center-backs - would be Cancelo’s clearest path to playing time. That system, as relayed by Falk, “involves three defenders behind two wing-backs” - and lately that’s been Kingsley Coman on the right side, with Alphonso Davies on the left. As revealed in a Caught Offside exclusive, club manager Julian Nagelsmann informed Falk that while Cancelo is “doing well”, the Portuguese fullback doesn't fit into the current system. Western European Summer Time (WEST), used in the Canary Islands, the Faroe Islands, and Portugal.Ĭentral European Summer Time (CEST), used in countries including Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Hungary, Norway, Poland, Spain, and Switzerland.Ĭlocks are set ahead 1 hour to 03:00 (3 am).Įastern European Summer Time (EEST), used in countries including Bulgaria, Estonia, Finland, Greece, Latvia, Lithuania, and Romania.Ĭlocks are set ahead 1 hour to 04:00 (4 am).João Cancelo could be facing a tough fight to get back into the Bayern Munich starting XI, per Bild’s Christian Falk. Irish Standard Time (IST), used in Ireland during the summer.
