Barca to hand wonderkid signing 6-year deal with announcement in ‘next few days’
Barcelona appears to have finalized a deal to sign Brazilian teenager Vitor Roque, and an official announcement is expected this week. According to MD, the 18-year-old striker is set to sign a six-year contract, keeping him at Barcelona until 2029. The agreement is likely to be made official in the coming days, and Roque's initial salary will not exceed €3 million.
The deal is reportedly valued at €35 million, with an additional €10 million in variables. Barcelona will pay the transfer fee in installments. However, there are still some details to be ironed out. One key aspect is whether Roque will join the club immediately or in January.
If Barcelona can create sufficient room within their salary limit, Roque will arrive at the club this summer. However, if that is not possible, his arrival will be delayed until January. Athletico PR, Roque's current club, would prefer him to stay until January but need confirmation of Barcelona's plans before the Brazilian transfer deadline on July 30th. This would allow them to secure a replacement in time.
If Roque does join Barcelona now, it would ease his transition. He would arrive at the club while fully fit, in a more favorable and familiar climate, and have the opportunity to adapt to the team's style of play during preseason. However, if he were to arrive in January, he would likely face a challenging task of catching up for the second half of the season. Additionally, Barcelona would be left without a backup forward for the first half of the season.
In summary, Barcelona is on the verge of completing the signing of Vitor Roque. The Brazilian youngster is expected to sign a long-term contract, and while the details are still being finalized, an official announcement is imminent. The timing of Roque's arrival will depend on Barcelona's ability to manage their salary limit. If he joins now, it would offer a smoother transition, but a January arrival is also a possibility. The final decision will impact Athletico PR's transfer plans as they seek to find a suitable replacement for Roque before the Brazilian transfer deadline.
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