Vitor Roque Could Join Barcelona as Soon as January, Says Deco – News18

FC Barcelona may promote 18-yr-outdated striker Vitor Roque from Brazil to their first-workforce squad as early as subsequent January, the membership’s Director of Sport, Deco, revealed.

Barca initially signed the younger ahead in the course of the summer season, planning for him to affix the primary-workforce squad for the 2024-2025 season. However, in an interview with El Mundo Deportivo newspaper, Deco disclosed that the transfer may happen sooner if Barcelona can adjust to La Liga’s monetary truthful play necessities, Xinhua stories.

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“We don’t know yet if we can bring him or not, but if we can bring him in January, he would be to join the team,” he acknowledged.

Despite his age, Roque has already netted 27 targets in 77 appearances for Athletico Paranaense in Brazil, though he’s presently sidelined because of an ankle damage.

“The club’s doctors are in contact with those of Paranaense. I know that he is recovering well, that he is fine and that he will return to training soon,” Deco shared concerning the teen, whom he characterised as “a footballer to play for Barcelona.”

“As well as technical quality, he has to have a lot of personality. He is a brave player, who doesn’t feel pressure and that is good, because Barcelona is a tough club to play for.”

“He is young and still has a lot to learn, but I know he is a player who will learn quickly and has a strong character to be able to face a challenge as important as Barcelona and at such a young age,” Deco concluded.

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