Vitor Roque, the 19-year-old striker from Brazil, is packing his bags to join Real Betis from Barcelona. Reports say the two clubs have sorted out the paperwork for a one-year loan without an option to buy. This move comes because he’s not getting much field time under Barcelona’s coach Hansi Flick.
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Interestingly, Barcelona turned down a solid offer from Sporting Lisbon, who put €20 million on the table, along with another potential €10 million in bonuses. It looks like Barcelona wants to keep Roque in the long run—they’re just not ready to let him go permanently yet.
Since arriving at Barcelona, Roque has played 16 games and scored twice. Despite these appearances, he hasn’t managed to score in any recent preseason matches. This loan to Betis is his chance to get more minutes on the clock and show what he’s really capable of.
