The Brazilian attacker Vitor Roque has reached the Barcelona In the middle of this season, but since then you're not getting many opportunities. It was nine games and two goals here in Spanish football.
However, he only started on one occasion, in the others he always entered the end of the games. Thus, only in four of the nine matches he had more than 20 minutes in the field.
Xavi talks about Vitor Roque
The coach Xavi, do Barcelona, granted a press conference after a goalless draw with Athletic Bilbao. At the time, once again Vitor Roque stayed in the bank and was not even used, which generated questions to the commander.
" O Vitor comes from a situation of injury, of adaptation, of entering the rhythm of competition and the game... Robert Lewandowski usually plays as nine, so he's hardly been able to play in his position. He's young and he's adapted well to the position on the sides, taking advantage of the space, he's left the bank and already made a difference to us. It's only a matter of time and he can give away many things. Actually, he's already giving it to us."
Xavi explained.
It's worth remembering that Vitor Roque has already left the bank and scored the victory goal over Osasuna by 1 to 0, hero of the duel.
O Barcelona returns to the field next Friday (08), when he receives Mallorca at 5pm, for the Spanish Championship. There is the expectation of Victor Roque to earn minutes, since the team has decision on Tuesday (12) against the NapoliSo you can save players at National.
Vitor Roque transaction values
To close with Vitor Roque the Barcelona paid almost R$ 400 million Athletico Paranaense. It was 74 million euros in total, between fixed, bonuses and taxes. Check out the details:
- Fixed: EUR 40 million (EUR 213.4 million)
- Bonus: EUR 21 million (R)$ 112 million) – goals, matches, titles, Gold Ball finalist and win the Golden Ball
- Taxes and fees: EUR 13 million (R)$ 69.3 million)
- Total: EUR 74 million (R)$ 394.8 million)
It is worth remembering that the Athletico Paranaense still maintained 20% of economic rights for a possible resale. The America-MG owned 15% and has already received its share.
In the negotiation, the director of Barcelona, Deco played a key role and met with Alexandre Mattos for three days in SpainUntil they come to a definition. So Vitor Roque signed with Barcelona for seven years, with a contract valid until June 2030. In addition, its termination clause is EUR 1 billion.
