Vitor Roque and Endrick! The conversation that changed the course of the Brazilian forward

The signing of Vítor Roque by FC Barcelona and his subsequent loan to Betis did not yield good results, the player ended up returning to the Brazilian league with Palmeiras for €25.5M fixed plus €5M in variables. Now the forward, in statements to the official channels of 'Verdao', hinted that he had a conversation with Endrick, a player from Real Madrid, before returning to the Brasileirao.

"I spoke with Endrick and he wished me good luck. He is a guy I really support. We only faced each other once and now being here at Palmeiras, where he made so much history, is a great joy for me," Vitor Roque stated on his new team's website. The new forward of Verdao commented that he feels good, in addition to stating that he is ready when they need him. "I am fine, I have been training and playing normally. Now is the time to integrate with my teammates and, if the coach needs me, I am ready," he expressed.

The Brazilian club secured 80% of his rights, in addition to making Vitor Roque the most expensive signing in the history of the South American league,

Vitor Roque with Barcelona and Betis

Vitor Roque's time at FC Barcelona was not as expected, he arrived to be the ideal change to give Robert Lewandowski a rest, but he could not adapt to what Xavi Hernández, the coach of the Catalan team, required in the 2023-2024 season.

His arrival at the culé team was agreed for €30 million, plus €31 million in variables, but the culé team was spared the latter, as the established conditions were not met and he ended up being transferred. After Hansi Flick's arrival, Tigrinho was not seen to have a place in the first team, so he was loaned to Betis, this operation included a non-mandatory purchase option this year for €25 million, with the possibility of extending the loan for another season.

Vitor Roque's numbers with Barça