Barcelona’s sporting director, Anderson Luis de Souza ‘Deco’, confirmed that Brazilian striker Vitor Roque, whom the Barça club signed last summer, will join the first team next January.
“With Gavi’s injury, with the coach (Xavi Hernández) we have decided that the best thing for the team is the immediate incorporation of Vitor Roque,” the Barça executive said in statements to Movistar LaLiga.
Deco pointed out that Roque “will be one more” and assured that “he will have minutes and will help the team” in the second part of the season.
Likewise, he explained that Roque, who currently plays for Athletico Paranaense in Brazil, is a player who “moves between the lines, who looks for space, has a goal and is competitive.”
And he added: “He is going to be one more, he is going to add minutes and help the team. The good thing is that he has Lewandowski in front of him to learn from,” said the manager.
These statements come after Athletico Paranaense confirmed on Saturday that the 18-year-old attacker will play his last game with the club this Sunday in Curitiba before traveling to Spain.
Roque, 18, signed a contract for eight seasons (until June 30, 2031) and a termination clause of 500 million euros.
