FC Barcelona: Vitor Roque has finally found his next club
The Brazilian forward, unwanted at FC Barcelona and not part of Hansi Flick’s plans, is close to finding a new club.
The Vitor Roque debacle at FC Barcelona might soon come to an end. Since the start of the transfer window, the Blaugrana management has been trying to offload him, despite his status as a highly promising young Brazilian striker. The Catalans are in need of funds, and Vitor Roque remains a player with significant market value, potentially bringing in a substantial amount of money for the Blaugrana’s bank account.
Six months after his arrival in Catalonia (16 matches, 2 goals), the Brazilian appears to be on the verge of finding his next destination. According to Relevo, there is a strong possibility that he will play for Sporting Portugal in the upcoming season. The next few hours will be crucial in the negotiations between the two clubs, who are discussing a price slightly above €30 million, including bonuses.
With this amount, Barça would recover the initial investment the club made to secure the 19-year-old striker from Athletico Paranaense, although with bonuses, the total cost of the deal could have reached up to €60 million. This sale would also help ensure the club’s compliance with La Liga’s financial fair play rules, allowing them to register Dani Olmo and potentially recruit other players before the summer transfer window closes.
Without a future at Barcelona and eager to regain his place in the Brazilian national team, the Timóteo native is reportedly quite enthusiastic about the idea of a transfer to Sporting, which he prioritizes. Deco, Barça’s sporting director, recently traveled to Portugal to negotiate the terms of Roque’s transfer, and the discussions appear to be progressing well. This is definitely a situation to keep an eye on…
