Rio De Janeiro
Barcelona’s latest South American signing, 18-year-old Brazilian striker Vitor Roque, has arrived in Barcelona in preparation for his official unveiling at the Camp Nou on January 3, 2024. The teenage sensation, who was initially set to join the Catalan club in July, will now participate in his first training session on Friday, as requested by Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez. Barcelona shared a video on social media, showcasing Roque in the Blaugrana shirt with the caption: All I want for Christmas is you. The transfer fee for Roque, reported to be around 40 million euros, was agreed upon by Athletico Paranaense, the player’s previous club. Roque’s early arrival aligns with Xavi Hernandez’s desire to strengthen the team’s attacking prowess. The talented striker, who made his international debut for Brazil in a friendly against Morocco in March, has an impressive record of 28 goals in 81 appearances for Paranaense since joining from Cruzeiro in 2022. Barcelona fans eagerly anticipate the young talent’s impact on the team’s performance.
