Barcelona are edging closer to signing Brazilian wonderkid Vitor Roque as contract talks are reportedly progressing.
Roque currently plys his trade with Atletico Paranaense and he is a top target for the Catalan giants this summer.
As per Transfer news expert, Fabrizio Romano, he claims that Vitor Roque has agreed personal terms with Barcelona on a long term contract.
The contract is expected to be valid until the summer of 2028 with a big clause inserted in the deal.
Vitor Roque would pen a 5-year-deal with Barcelona and he is a priority acquisition for new director Deco.
Deco is saddled with the responsibility of proffering an agreement between both parties.
Meanwhile, Barcelona’s financial difficulties are hampering the deal from progressing.
Although the Blaugarana are confident due to the players desire to join the club, there is still works to be done regarding the structure of the contract.
Vitor Roque wants to join Barcelona
Vitor Roque has set his sights on Barcelona as the club he prefers to join this summer.
The Spanish club is his dream club and he is only hoping that a deal could be struck between his club and Barcelona.
English clubs are also interested in Roque but the Catalan giants are now leading the race to get his signature.
It is understood that Barcelona trust the youngster for the future and he is set to be a key part of the club’s plans.
The deal would also need to be authorized by La Liga and Financial Fair Play matters would also come into consideration.
If all these is settled and the needed progress is made then the signing of Vitor Roque would be possible.
Based on a report from Toni Juanmarti, it is said that the transfer would not take place this summer but it will probably be done in 2024.
There is also a possibility that Vitor Roque could join the Spanish La Liga champions in the January transfer window.
It is uncertain how much he would cost but a deal to sign the 18-year-old would reportedly cost around €35 – 40 million.
Who is Vitor Roque and when was he born?
He is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a forward for Atletico Paranaense and the Brazil national team.
Vitor Hugo Roque Ferreira was born on the 28th of February 2005.
Vitor Roque’s parents and siblings?
The name of Vitor Roque’s mother is Hercilia Roque Ferreira while his father’s name is Juvenal “Tigrao” Roque.
He has a sister whose name is Vitoria Roque.
Vitor Roque’s religion?
The 18-year-old attacker is a devoted Christian.
Vitor Roque’s net worth, salary and market value?
The net worth of the Brazilian wonderkid is estimated to be about $9.8 – $12 million dollars.
Roque earns about £5,500 per week at Atletico Paranaense.
His market value is €18 million
His stats and qualities?
Vitor Roque has scored 24 goals and provided 10 assists in 82 appearances thus far in his career.
Vitor Roque’s attributes?
Roque’s main quality is his physical strength, with very strong and powerful legs.
He can drive forward amazingly well and also distribute play nicely.
