At long last, an operation for FC Barcelona that many from around the world were following very closely, even those not particularly being fans of the Catalan club simply because of the nature of this signing and it’s future prospects, comes to a close.
The key to this particular operation having been kickstarted in the first place was the need felt at Barcelona to bring in a reference point for the future. One that could lead the Catalans when their current talisman Robert Lewandowski would inevitably end up departing, and that reference point has come in the shape of a potential future world-beater.
FC Barcelona have made official the signing of Athletico Paranaense ace and Brazilian national team gem, Vitor Roque, with the young 18-year-old prodigy set to sign a contract for 6 years plus an additional one that could be triggered to activate.
Vitor Roque has been nothing short of a sensation over in Brazil in recent times. Courtesy of his 6 goals for the Brazilian Under-20s, a tally that won him the top scorer award in the tournament, the team was able to win the 2023 edition of the Under-20 South American Championship, guaranteeing Brazil a record-breaking 12th title in the competition.
With his club, the new Barcelona striker scored an impressive 15 goals for his side in 2023 alone. The player is also on a red-hot streak at the moment, having scored 6 goals in the last 6 games for his club side, alongside having provided one assist.
The player now becomes the third official signing for the Catalan club’s first team following the announcements by FC Barcelona for Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan and Athletic Bilbao defender Inigo Martinez having already been made, with both veterans arriving as free transfers.
