What was the transfer fee paid by Manchester City for Joao Cancelo?

The transfer fee paid by Manchester City for Portuguese footballer Joao Cancelo was reported to be around £60 million. This fee was paid to Italian club Juventus in August 2019. The fee was broken down into several parts, with Manchester City paying an initial £27 million, and then a further £33 million in add-ons. This made Cancelo the most expensive full-back in the history of the Premier League.

The transfer was seen as a major coup for Manchester City, with Cancelo regarded as one of the best full-backs in the world. He had previously been part of the highly successful Benfica and Juventus sides, winning the Portuguese league title and the Italian Scudetto with both clubs. He had also been a regular fixture in the Portuguese national team, with his performances in the UEFA Nations League earning him the Player of the Tournament award in 2018.

The transfer fee paid by Manchester City for Joao Cancelo was seen as a statement of intent, with the club looking to establish themselves as one of Europe's top clubs. It also highlighted the club's ambition of trying to win the UEFA Champions League, with Cancelo's quality and experience on the biggest stage seen as a major asset in the club's quest for success.