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Barcelona were set to transfer Vitor Roque in the summer, just six months after his arrival, having struggled to make an impact in Catalonia. However, he has given signs of why the Blaugrana paid 30 million euros for him while he was on loan at Betis.
While he has only scored 6 goals and one assist in his 24 appearances this season, Roque has been an important player for Betis and represents a major threat.
“Vítor is a young player who is starting his career. He is 19 years old, so we cannot demand from him the experience that a footballer with more games under his belt has,” Manuel Pellegrini told Sport after Betis’ 1-1 draw against Rayo Vallecano.
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“He spent the 90 minutes running, trying to create opportunities. He caused the penalty, had a cross shot that he couldn’t convert and a one-on-one with the goalkeeper. As you gain calmness, your finishing accuracy inside the box will also improve. “He is a growing player who contributes a lot to us.”
The Catalan newspaper highlights that Betis has no intention of letting Roque go in the near future. They are willing to extend his loan for a second season, before evaluating his purchase option of 25 million euros. It was learned that Palmeiras were interested in a €20 million deal to take him back to Brazil, but that doesn’t look like it’s going to happen.
Without a doubt, it is a good position for Los Verdiblancos. If Roque shows evidence of becoming a top striker, then that option to buy will look cheap and his value will increase beyond that. Otherwise, they will have had forward service for two years at a relatively affordable cost.
