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WILL THE '9' RETURN TO BRAZIL?

Vitor Roque: Palmeiras, willing to sign 'Tigrinho' in this winter market

Published:22/01/2025 - 18:49h

Updated:23/01/2025 - 09:20h

Vitor Roque is apparently in Palmeiras' orbit, and even 'Verdão' would be in a position to present an offer to complete his signing

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It is no secret to anyone that FC Barcelona seems to no longer have Vitor Roque in their sports planning, a player they have sent on loan to Real Betis for the 2024-25 season. In fact, several sources assert that if the 'verdiblanco' team decides not to keep him permanently (they can do so by exercising the purchase option), they will still look for a sale. This is with the aim of recovering the investment made in his transfer in 2024: €30 million.

'Tigrinho', who has scored seven goals and provided two assists with the Andalusian team in this 2024-25 season, seems to be gradually regaining his best goal-scoring form, reclaiming the status of a player with potential and great tools that position him as one of the most interesting young 'number 9s' in the international sports arena. Therefore, it is not surprising that some clubs may be interested in signing him.

Vitor Roque is attracting more suitors than in the previous summer transfer market. It is worth noting that previously, he may not have been such an attractive target due to the unfavorable situation he experienced during his brief spell at Barcelona, where opportunities were scarce under the management of Xavi Hernández.

Palmeiras would be interested in signing Vitor Roque

According to reports from several Brazilian media outlets, a team from that country is interested in bringing him back, possibly even in this winter transfer window. The team in question is Palmeiras, a squad that appears to be in search of a center forward and is planning to make a significant offer to Barcelona to secure the transfer of the former Athletico Paranaense player.

On the other hand, according to 'SPORT', the proposal from 'Verdão' would involve offering approximately €27 million for 80% of the economic rights of Vitor Roque. This amount, it is worth mentioning, exceeds the €25 million stated in the purchase clause for 80% of the rights in the loan agreement established by 'Tigrinho' at Real Betis.

If this sale is finalized, it could bring in much-needed revenue for the financial coffers of Barcelona for an asset they have tied down until 2031, but who has not had much room to adapt to all the sporting and structural aspects surrounding a player from the Blaugrana team.