2023-12-03 21:42:51
Decosports director of Barcelona, confirmed that the Brazilian striker Vitor Roquewho the Barça club signed last summer, will join the first team next January.
“With the injury of Gaviwith the coach (Xavi Hernández) we have made the decision that he arrive in January,” the Barça executive stated 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.
Learn from Lewandowski
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: “The good thing is that I have Lewandowski in front of me to learn from.” Regarding whether he is going to give competition to the Pole, Deco was blunt: “We are talking about Lewandowski, we have to be careful and respectful.”
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These statements come after Athletico Paranaense confirmed on Saturday that the 18-year-old attacker will play his last game with the club at home 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. Its cost is estimated at 61 million.
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