He FCBarcelona has already announced the signing of his new young Brazilian pearl: Victor Roque. The attacker, former Athletico Paranense and that has sparked passions all alongfootball because of his great talent and youth (18 years), He will come to Spain in 2024 after staying there on a rental basis.
The numbers of the operation
He FCBarcelona pay €74 million and it will be the most expensive sale in the history of Brazilian football, even that of endrik to the RealMadrid. The amount includes a fixed fee, payment of any bonuses and taxes.
A detail: the Brazilian club retains 20% of the young striker’s rights
Who is Vitor Roque, the Brazilian striker who is about to come to Barcelona
He was born in February 2005 in Timoteo (Minas Gerais, Brazil). His full name: Vitor Hugo Roque Ferreira, better known as Vitor Roque. At just 10 years old, the dream of soccer began at América Mineiro. Cruzeiro did not hesitate when he saw his qualities and offered him a youth contract. And in May 2021, he already signed the first professional contract with the Belo Horizonte institution.
In April 2022, his story took a huge turn: Athletico Paranaense bought it for five million dollars (He signed a five-year contract.) The young star raised too many expectations and did not disappoint: He started in the 2022 Copa Libertadores and reached the final of the competition.
You already know what it’s like to wear the Brazilian shirt
With only 18 years and 25 days, Vitor Roque became the youngest footballer to debut in the Brazil national team since Ronaldo’s appearance in 1994 (17 years and 188 days). In addition, he already shone in the South American Sub-20: six goals in eight games, clinching the title.
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He is a right-handed striker. A “modern” striker who can adapt to any attacking position, a winger on some occasions or a striker in other games. He measures 171 centimeters.
Source: Goal