Jakarta –
Barcelona have secured the services Victor Roque for next season, but now coach Xavi Hernandez wants the 18 year old striker to arrive sooner. Why?
Diario AS reported that this condition was influenced by the ankle injury suffered by Robert Lewandowski. He is the only pure center forward in the Barcelona squad.
Indeed, there are still other strikers like Ferran Torres, but Xavi doesn’t feel that’s enough. In essence, he needs new ammunition to anticipate a busy schedule and potential injuries as the season progresses.
With the presence of Vitor Roque, Xavi has more options. Apart from that, the young Brazilian can provide competition for Lewy on the front lines.
Vitor Roque was bought by Barcelona for 30 million Euros plus bonuses Athletico Paranaense, but will only join in the 2024-25 season. Xavi is said to have contacted Vitor Roque in a mission to bring him in next January.
It is not easy to make this happen, because there are financial conditions that must be considered. The player’s salary must fit within Barcelona’s salary cap. However, so far the club’s directors are ready to do what Xavi asks.
Vitor Roque is currently still recovering from an ankle injury, and is expected to return to playing early next year. His performance record in 2023 with Paranaense can be said to be stunning. He scored 20 goals and eight assists in 42 matches.
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2023-10-11 19:00:59
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