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Joao Cancelo releases a statement after a viral video showed him chastising Barcelona fans.
Barcelona fullback Joao Cancelo has taken to Instagram to defend himself after a video made the rounds on the internet showing him berating fans who approached him for pictures.
The 29-year-old is currently on loan at the Blaugrana from Manchester City and has taken to life the Catalan part of Spain well, scoring twice and assisting once since joining in the summer.
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Cancelo berates fans
His immense contribution in such a short period has possibly endeared him to fans in such a way that they cannot have enough of him on the pitch, hence constantly approaching him off it.
However, the Portugal international seems to have had enough, as a video trended today showing him yelling at some young boys believed to be Barcelona fans approaching him for selfies and autographs.
Cancelo to the fans: "You're so annoying, my God. You are here every day. Do I have to stop my car every day?”
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Cancelo defends himself
Following the virality of the clip, the former Valencia defender went on his Instagram to defend himself, claiming the boys were not fans and tagging them as ‘autograph hunters’.
"For the stupidity that is written here in the comments, I have several things to say,” Cancelo started.
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"First, they are not followers; they are 20-year-old 'kids' who are there every day, either at the door of the training centre or when I am with my daughter in a park or out to dinner with my girlfriend.
"Secondly, they ask for autographs in chrome or sweaters from me to be sold later. And this repeats every day, and always the same people. There are people who don't know how to respect each other's space.
"To the people who criticise, try to know the reality of the fact first and then comment. Because true fans will always respect. Stay safe."
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