Palmeiras set to sign Vitor Roque pending Real Betis deal

The Struggles of Vitor Roque in Spanish Football

Vitor Roque has faced challenges in his first 13 months in Spanish football, failing to make an impact with both Barcelona and Real Betis. Despite high expectations when Barcelona signed him for over €30m from Athletico Paranaense, Roque’s performance did not meet the initial hopes.

The Potential Departure of Vitor Roque

Barcelona is now considering parting ways with Roque, and the player himself is reportedly eager to leave La Liga. There is a possibility that he could return to Brazil by the end of February, with Palmeiras showing strong interest in bringing the 19-year-old back to his home country.

Palmeiras’ Pursuit of Vitor Roque

Although Palmeiras previously failed in their attempt to sign Roque, they are not giving up. According to Sport, the Brazilian club is preparing a new offer and is confident that a deal can be finalized before the end of the transfer window in Brazil later this month.

Challenges in Completing the Deal

Despite Palmeiras’ optimism, finalizing the deal is not without hurdles. Betis must agree to terminate Roque’s loan without seeking compensation, a condition that may prove challenging. Palmeiras believes that Betis may be willing to let Roque go as he is not a key player under Manuel Pellegrini.

The presence of Cedric Bakambu and Cucho Hernandez ahead of Roque in the squad further supports the argument for Betis to release him without demanding payment. The outcome of this negotiation will be crucial in determining Roque’s future.

Future Prospects

The coming weeks will be pivotal in determining whether Roque will make a move back to Brazil. Barcelona is keen on his departure to boost their finances for the upcoming summer transfer window, but Betis holds the key to this potential transfer.