After numerous rumors and several weeks of negotiations, Barça and Palmeiras have made the transfer of Vitor Roque official. In total, the culer team will receive 25.5 million euros for him, to which another 5 "rocks" in variables could be added. The conditions of these variables have not been long in coming, having been quickly detailed from Brazil.
Palmeiras can pay five million extra for Vitor Roque
The journalist Jorge Nicola has indicated that of these five million in variables, two seem difficult to achieve. This is the amount that Palmeiras would have to pay if Vitor Roque ranks among the top three players in the next Club World Cup. We are talking about a competition with many big teams and soccer stars, which makes the situation very complicated.
In this regard, another two million of these five seem even more complicated. In the previous transfer, Barça would also have had to pay for it, but it is difficult to think it could happen. We are talking about Vitor Roque being proclaimed Ballon d'Or champion while wearing the Palmeiras jersey.
Meanwhile, the remaining million is subject to Palmeiras's international performance: in the event of winning a competition outside Brazil, this would be Barça's bounty.
Vitor Roque: A step back to take two forward
Vitor Roque arrived in Barcelona at almost 19 years old, advancing a signing that was prepared for the summer. Barça needed high-level additions to finish the season, and the carioca striker arrived as the possible great "savior". He didn't enjoy enough minutes, and Xavi quickly relegated him to the bench.
His fortune didn't change with the arrival of Hansi Flick, who in the first training sessions saw that he lacked the sufficient level to play at FC Barcelona. Faced with this scenario, a new destination was sought for him, with several possibilities on the table. A loan to Betis was decided, as he wanted to continue playing in Spain.
There he played 33 matches from last summer until now that he has gone to Palmeiras, scoring seven goals and providing two assists. Although he started strong, he has been losing importance for Pellegrini, which has made him return to Brazil. He has a clear mission there: a step back to take two forward.
It won't be easy, but he trusts his qualities and believes that he can excel in Brazil to then make the leap back to Europe.