Italian outlet Football Market recently reported that Manchester City's Portuguese winger
Cancelo (name)
Being recommended to
Serie A
the big boys
Juve
Tus and Inter Milan. The City side reportedly want to sell Cancelo outright, and the player himself has expressed his desire to leave the
England Premier Soccer League
and a willingness to lower salaries.
Cancelo's agent, the renowned Jorge Mendes, is actively looking for a new landing spot for his client and has recommended him to both Juve and
national rice
.. Mendes is aiming to help Cancelo return to Serie A, but as of now, Juve and Inter's interest in the Portuguese international has not been warm.
The main reason for this situation is the salary demands made by Cancelo. Despite his willingness to take a pay cut, the €6 million a year he is still demanding is a heavy burden for the Serie A club. Without the tax breaks provided by the Italian government's Growth Decree, Cancelo's pre-tax bill for his €6 million annual salary would amount to about €10 million, which is a pretty high figure for any Serie A club.
There is no doubting Cancelo's ability, and his performances at Manchester City proved that he is a top class wing-back. However, the high salary demands could be a major obstacle to his return to Serie A. As the transfer market develops further, the future of Cancelo remains uncertain.
