A deal worth €40m for Brazilian prodigy, Vitor Roque, is reportedly moving forward in negotiations between Barcelona and Athletico-PR. Vitor Roque is one step closer to joining Barcelona, according to Toni Juanmarti.
The Brazilian club will be flexible over the mode of the operation but will ensure they receive €40m for Roque.
Vitor Roque has become one of the most in-demand prospects in the world in the last twelve months.
The 18-year-old joined Athletico Paranaense from Cruzeiro when very few top clubs knew about him. However, he has gradually risen in stature after some impressive displays for the Brazilian outfit.
The Brazilian wonderkid then saw his stock skyrocket after Brazil’s triumphant campaign at the Under-20 South American Championships.
And the youngster has resumed the club season strongly, scoring once in two outings thus far. Meanwhile, Vitor Roque’s progress has captured the attention of several clubs, including Barcelona.
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Barcelona will look to sign a long-term successor to Robert Lewandowski in the coming years. While the Blaugrana only signed the Polish striker last summer, he is well into his thirties.
So it behoves Barcelona to invest in a young striker who can learn the ropes from Lewandowski before eventually taking over as the first-choice striker.
Recent reports have pointed to Barcelona holding talks over a possible deal for the Brazilian whizkid. And the 18-year-old might be closing in on joining Barcelona after the latest developments.
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