The affiliations of FC Barcelona with South American talents are one of the reasons the club boasts innumerable accolades and titles. Several legends from the continent have left their mark in Catalonia. Wishing to follow in those footsteps, Vitor Roque will be eager to emulate positive sensations at his new club.
Despite being unable to join Barcelona until 2024, the 18-year-old has already displayed remarkable promise, and the striker is demonstrating why the club was interested in signing him with weekly masterclasses.
As per Mundo Deportivo, his excellence in the Brazilian League has translated into an incredible value increase. After the most recent Transfermarkt market updates, Roque is already the most expensive player in the Brazilian Série A.
The newly acquired Blaugrana player is worth €32 million. Given that the player was valued at €18 million on the same website before the upgrade, this amount is significantly higher than his previous valuation.
Compared to Real Madrid’s new signing, Endrick, who is also seen developing in Brazil before he makes the jump to top-flight football, Roque’s value trumps him by approximately €7 million.
The Catalan giants completed the transfer of ‘Tigrinho’ at a base price of €30 million, with an additional €31 million offered in variables; this price is consistent with what the player’s market value suggests.
Transferring to a club like Barcelona has likely contributed to Roque’s transfer upscale, but it is also simply a consequence of the player’s consistency in performances. This season, he already has 22 goals and 7 assists, which is unheard of for players his age.
