Valencia's Joao Cancelo 'to join Barcelona next summer'

Portugal defender Joao Cancelo in action during the U21 international friendly against Denmark on March 26, 2015
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A report claims that Valencia right-back Joao Cancelo will join Barcelona in a £25m deal at the end of the season.

Valencia defender Joao Cancelo will reportedly join Barcelona at the end of the season after the two clubs agreed a £25m deal for the Portuguese international.

The Spanish champions have been strongly linked with a new right-back in recent months after failing to directly replace Dani Alves during last summer's transfer window.

Sergi Roberto has occupied the right-back role for the Catalan giants this season, but it is understood that head coach Luis Enrique wants a specialist defender to fill that position.

Earlier this month, it was claimed that Barcelona were prepared to spend £25m on Cancelo. and according to Sport, a deal has now been agreed and the 22-year-old will complete a move to Camp Nou at the end of the current campaign.

Cancelo has scored three times in four appearances for the Portuguese national team.

Portugal defender Joao Cancelo in action during the U21 international friendly against Denmark on March 26, 2015
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