Joao Cancelo, the Barcelona star, has achieved a truly legendary milestone following the Catalan club’s crowning as the 2026 La Liga champions.
The Portuguese international played a key role in Barca’s 2-0 victory over Real Madrid, securing the league title for the second consecutive year and the 29th in the club’s history. With this victory, Cancelo has officially become the first player in football history to win league titles in four of Europe’s “Big Five” leagues.
The Road to Greatness:
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Premier League: 3 titles with Manchester City.
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Serie A: Won with Juventus in 2018.
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Bundesliga: Secured during a half-season loan with Bayern Munich.
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La Liga: His first Spanish title, achieved with Barcelona in 2026.
The 31-year-old joined Barcelona on loan from Al-Hilal last January. By completing this “Grand Slam,” Cancelo has surpassed legendary figures like Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Arjen Robben, and Arturo Vidal, all of whom won titles in only three of the major European leagues.
Transfer Update
Barcelona is currently working on a permanent deal to buy Cancelo from Al-Hilal. While financial negotiations are ongoing, an agreement is expected soon due to the player’s strong desire to remain at the Camp Nou.
