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João Cancelo Reveals Pepe Tried Luring Him to Real Madrid

In a recent interview, Manchester City’s Portuguese full-back João Cancelo, who is currently on loan at FC Barcelona, revealed an intriguing conversation he had with his national team colleague, Pepe. The seasoned defender, who spent a decade at Real Madrid, attempted to persuade Cancelo to join the Spanish giants, but the 28-year-old made it clear that his allegiance lies with Barcelona. “Pepe said that I was a player for Madrid, but I told him that I am a Barça fan,” Cancelo stated, highlighting his unwavering support for the Catalan club.