Vitor Roque was one of the big names in the transfer market for Barcelona. The Brazilian striker arrived at the Catalonian club with great enthusiasm but his time in the Catalan city was brief and disappointing.
Despite high expectations, Roque failed to adapt to Barça's philosophy and barely played in the first team. Now, away from Camp Nou, at Real Betis, he has confessed a truth that has surprised many.
Barça's Failed Transfer
Vitor Roque was presented as a great talent of Brazilian soccer. At just 18 years old, he arrived at Barcelona with the hope of being the new talent that would shine in the team.
However, things didn't go as expected. His adaptation to Barça's play style was difficult. Xavi Hernández barely gave him any minutes to show what he can do.
His lack of prominence and the competition in the Barça forward line made his time at the club very short.
His New Destination at Betis
After his time at Barcelona, Vitor Roque was loaned to Real Betis, where he has found more comfort. At Betis, the striker begun to show the level that was expected of him at Barcelona.
At Betis, his adaptation to Spanish soccer has been easier. Roque has played more minutes and his talent has blossomed. Today, Vitor Roque has found a place where he can shine.
Although his time at Barcelona was brief and marked by a lack of opportunities, his career continues at Betis. Here he hopes to continue growing as a player.
Vitor Roque's Idol: Cristiano Ronaldo
What has caused the most stir lately has been Vitor Roque's confession about his soccer idol. In a recent interview, Vitor Roque surprised everyone by declaring that he was always a fan of Cristiano Ronaldo, not Leo Messi.
"My idol's always been Cristiano Ronaldo. I also really like Neymar, for his Brazilian magic, but I've always had a lot of interest in Cristiano," said Roque.
This statement has given much to talk about, since Roque, despite having arrived at Barcelona, never hid his admiration for the Portuguese striker. In addition, on his social networks, Roque used to follow Cristiano. Furthermore, when the Portuguese signed for Al-Nassr, the Brazilian also showed interest in the Saudi club.