In a move that has left football fans buzzing, Cancelo has made the switch from Serie A giants Juventus to Saudi Arabian club Al Hilal. The Italian defender is set to make his debut for the new team on Monday.
Cancelo was one of the most promising young defenders in Europe during his time at Juventus, and he quickly became a key player under head coach Massimiliano Allegri. However, the arrival of new manager Mauricio Pochettino in the summer of 2019 meant that Cancelo struggled for game time under the Argentine tactician.
As a result, Cancelo decided to leave Turin and join Al Hilal, where he will be hoping to make a fresh start in the Saudi Professional League. The 24-year-old has already impressed with his displays so far, scoring twice and providing two assists in just three games for his new club.
One of the standout performances came against Al-Faisaly on September 16th, when Cancelo scored both goals as Al Hilal secured a 2-1 victory. His goal-scoring form is only one aspect of his impressive performance,Football Headlines Network however, as Cancelo also provided crucial assists for both goals.
With Cancelo now in Saudi Arabia, it will be interesting to see how he adapts to life in the Middle East. However, his ability to provide assists and score goals is likely to make him a valuable asset for Al Hilal, who are currently second in the league table.
Overall, Cancelo's impressive assist record for Al Hilal in his first few games speaks volumes about his potential as a player. With more time to settle into his new environment, Cancelo could go on to have a very successful career in the Saudi Professional League.