Vitor Roque arrived at Barça as a major investment for the future. Barça paid 30 million fixed plus another 30 in variables to secure his signing. However, his adaptation was not as expected, and he barely had minutes with Xavi.
Faced with the lack of opportunities, Barça decided to loan him to Betis, as Flick also doesn't count on him. The idea was for him to gain experience in LaLiga and prove his worth for the next season. But, after several months in Seville, the situation still hasn't improved.
Vitor Roque Hasn't Shone at Betis
The Brazilian hoped to be important in Pellegrini's scheme, but he hasn't managed to earn his trust. He has alternated between starting and being a substitute and hasn't had the continuity needed to show his best version.
His numbers so far are modest, which has led Betis to take action. In January, the verdiblanco club decided to strengthen its forward line with another striker, further reducing his options.
Betis Won't Execute the Purchase Option
The loan contract included a clause that allowed Betis to keep Vitor Roque for 25 million euros. However, seeing his performance, the Andalusian team has decided not to activate it.
The Brazilian forward is becoming less prominent, and his future is once again hanging in the air. Barça, which doesn't have him in its plans, must find a new solution for him.
Barça Receives an Offer for Vitor Roque
The scenario is complicated: he doesn't count for Flick, Betis won't buy him, and returning to Barcelona is not a viable option. The club needs to make a quick decision to not hinder his progression. Just when it seemed his situation was stagnating, an unexpected offer has appeared.
Barça has received a proposal from Palmeiras in the last few hours. The Brazilian team is willing to invest in his signing to strengthen its attack. And they want him now, before the end of February.
Palmeiras's interest is firm, and they have put a figure close to 30 million euros on the table. Now, Barça must decide whether to accept the offer or seek a better option.
The Operation, in a Decisive Phase
The intention is to strengthen their forward line with a young player with potential. Meanwhile, Vitor Roque looks favorably on the possibility of returning to his country. There he could regain confidence and feel important again.
Barça has the final say. If they accept the offer, they would recover part of the investment made last summer. A definitive decision will be made in the coming days, as everything points to Vitor Roque packing his bags and heading to Palmeiras.