Bayern Munich has a new star player and his name is João Cancelo, also known as the Bayern volcano. From the moment he joined the team on January 31st, Cancelo has shown his fiery spirit and explosive talent on the field. His debut against Mainz saw him rouse the opposing defense with lightning-fast dribbles and dream crosses, earning him one assist. This impressed Bayern Munich manager Pep Guardiola, who was delighted with Cancelo’s performance.
Cancelo continued to make an impact in subsequent matches, providing another assist against Wolfsburg and delivering a solid performance against Bochum. However, his frustration began to simmer when he was substituted during the first leg against PSG. After four games without being in the starting lineup, the Portuguese winger ace was bubbling with frustration and openly expressed his desire to play.
During a training game, Cancelo caught a bouncing ball and slammed it with full force, sending the ball flying over the office building at the training ground onto Säbener Strasse. This explosive burst of emotion worried his coach, Julian Nagelsmann, who had a personal conversation with him. Nagelsmann shared his own past experiences with Cancelo, explaining how he dealt with his own personal situation. Nagelsmann’s father passed away when he was 20, and Cancelo’s mother died in a car accident in 2013. Nagelsmann’s emotional exchange with Cancello appeared to give him new support and confidence.
His return to the starting lineup in Bayern’s match against Augsburg saw him explode on the pitch again. Cancelo scored a breathtaking zigzag goal and delivered one of his famous precision crosses to help Bayern score its fifth goal. Bayern Munich’s sports director, Hasan Salihamidzic, was impressed with the loan star, praising his sensational talent and remarking that he has regained his desire and greed.
It is now up to Nagelsmann to keep the fire of his Vulkan pros, like Cancelo, burning bright and on the right track. Despite his personal lows, Cancelo’s explosive talent on the field cannot be denied. Fans are excited to see what he will achieve next in his future games with Bayern Munich.
