Following a short and unproductive stint at Barcelona, many thought Vitor Roque’s career in Europe was prematurely over. He subsequently returned to Brazil, joining Palmeiras.
The Brazilian club invested €25 million in him, despite his prior difficulties in Europe. However, this decision has turned out to be a brilliant move for the team.
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Since his return to Brazil, Roque’s value has surged, as he has netted 20 goals and provided five assists in 59 competitive matches for Palmeiras.
Due to his outstanding displays, Roque is now on the verge of a Premier League transfer, according to reports from MARCA.
Implications for Barcelona
While Barcelona is not looking to re-sign Vitor Roque, they are closely monitoring his impending move to the Premier League.
Roque may have another opportunity to excel in Europe. (Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images)
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The Catalan club had included a 20% sell-on fee in Roque’s contract with Palmeiras, meaning they will receive 20% of any transfer fee he commands.
If he moves for around €50 million, it could result in Barcelona potentially pocketing up to €10 million.
This will also aid Barcelona in recovering their initial investment when they initially acquired him from Athletico Paranaense.
Such financial assistance comes at a crucial time for the Catalan giants, who are striving to adhere to the 1:1 financial rule before the summer transfer window.
For Roque, it will be intriguing to see if he can make a bold statement in the Premier League.