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Joao Cancelo: Career history

Joao Cancelo has completed his move to City from Juventus.

The 25-year-old right-back becomes Pep Guardiola’s third signing of the summer, following the respective arrivals of Rodri and Angelino from Atletico Madrid and PSV Eindhoven.

Cancelo, a 14-times-capped Portugal international, has signed a contract at the Etihad that will run until the summer of 2025.

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Here, we chart Cancelo’s progress from a youngster at Benfica to his move to the Premier League champions.

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EARLY DAYS : His professional career began with Benfica, whose academy he joined in 2007.

EARLY DAYS : His professional career began with Benfica, whose academy he joined in 2007.
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REIGN IN SPAIN : Initially joining on loan, Cancelo did enough in 13 games to convince Valencia to make the deal permanent and he went on to play 75 times in the next two campaigns.

REIGN IN SPAIN : Initially joining on loan, Cancelo did enough in 13 games to convince Valencia to make the deal permanent and he went on to play 75 times in the next two campaigns.
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INTERNATIONAL : Since representing Portugal's Under-16s, Joao has progressed through the ranks to the senior squad.

INTERNATIONAL : Since representing Portugal's Under-16s, Joao has progressed through the ranks to the senior squad.
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ITALIAN JOB : He was soon off on loan again, this time to Inter Milan and the full-back thrived in Italian football.

ITALIAN JOB : He was soon off on loan again, this time to Inter Milan and the full-back thrived in Italian football.
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RISING STAR : A string of impressive performances caught the attentions of the world's footballing giants.

RISING STAR : A string of impressive performances caught the attentions of the world's footballing giants.
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BIG MOVE : Juventus swooped for him last summer.

BIG MOVE : Juventus swooped for him last summer.
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JOAO JOY : Cancelo continued to impress in Turin, winning praise for his forward forays and his committed attacking play.

JOAO JOY : Cancelo continued to impress in Turin, winning praise for his forward forays and his committed attacking play.
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RIGHT ON : Whilst in Turin, Cancelo established himself as one of Serie A’s best full-backs

RIGHT ON : Whilst in Turin, Cancelo established himself as one of Serie A’s best full-backs
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ATTACKING THREAT : Comfortable on either flank and also capable of playing in a more advanced position, Cancelo boasts exceptional athleticism and delivery from wide areas.

ATTACKING THREAT : Comfortable on either flank and also capable of playing in a more advanced position, Cancelo boasts exceptional athleticism and delivery from wide areas.
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SILVERWARE : Lifting the 2018 Supercoppa Italiana

SILVERWARE : Lifting the 2018 Supercoppa Italiana
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A TEAM : Five assists in 34 games helped Juve to an eighth successive Serie A title.

A TEAM : Five assists in 34 games helped Juve to an eighth successive Serie A title.
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COMPATRIOTS : Joao joins fellow Portugal star Bernardo Silva in Manchester

COMPATRIOTS : Joao joins fellow Portugal star Bernardo Silva in Manchester
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CHAMPION : Joao experience his first taste of international success, winning the inaugural UEFA Nations League title with Portugal this summer.

CHAMPION : Joao experience his first taste of international success, winning the inaugural UEFA Nations League title with Portugal this summer.
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SIGNED SEALED AND DELIVERED : Cancelo is now a City player!

SIGNED SEALED AND DELIVERED : Cancelo is now a City player!