Vitor Roque's future has taken an unexpected turn in recent weeks. After his arrival at Real Betis on loan from Barça, everything pointed to the young Brazilian striker being the team's offensive reference. However, Manuel Pellegrini has made a very surprising decision. He doesn't want the club to pay the 25 million euros demanded by Barça to acquire him permanently.
Vitor Roque's Uncertain Future at Betis
Vitor Roque arrived at Betis on the last day of the summer transfer market, as part of an operation that surprised many. Barça had tried to place him in another team after the bad impressions he left during the preseason, under the orders of Hans-Dieter Flick. The striker had arrived at Barça with great expectations. Despite that, he was unable to adapt to the game system and a quick exit was sought for him.
Betis took the opportunity to sign him on loan, with the intention of reinforcing its offense with a young and promising player. Despite not having made an immediate impact, Roque was seen as a key piece for the offensive future of the team. However, circumstances have quickly changed and now the Andalusian club is faced with a crucial decision.
Pellegrini and the Refusal to Sign Vitor Roque
Manuel Pellegrini, the experienced Chilean coach, has been adamant about the possibility of signing Vitor Roque permanently. Despite the striker's potential, Manuel Pellegrini is not convinced that the transfer is a good investment for the club. According to the coach, the 25 million euros that Barça is demanding to close the deal are a high sum for a player who hasn't yet proven his level in La Liga.
The Betis manager prefers to be cautious and not risk such a significant investment for a player who still has a lot to prove. In this sense, the Betis sports management is aligned with Pellegrini's position. He's decided to virtually rule out Vitor Roque's transfer. The club doesn't want to compromise its economic stability for a transfer that, at this point, doesn't seem necessary.
Vitor Roque's Situation at Betis
Vitor Roque's future is now hanging in the air. Is is unknown whether the Brazilian striker will continue at Betis beyond the end of the season. His loan will have terminated by then and Barça was hoping that Betis would exercise their option to buy him. However, with Pellegrini's refusal, Vitor Roque's fate could be different, with several options open to the player at other teams.