Barcelona are preparing to bring João Cancelo back to the club for a third time, after the versatile full-back reached an agreement to terminate his contract with Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal, a source has told ESPN.

The move would represent a remarkable return for Cancelo, who has already had two separate spells at the Catalan club. His latest departure from Al Hilal paves the way for a reunion that few anticipated when he left European football behind.

Barcelona have moved swiftly to secure the deal, with the Portuguese international understood to be available as a free agent following the mutual termination of his Saudi contract.