FC Barcelona sign Vitor Roque from Athletico Paranaense
Barca seal deal worth up to €61.52m for Brazilian striker
18-year-old joins on long-term contract
FC Barcelona have confirmed the signing of Brazilian striker Vitor Roque from Athletico Paranaense for a fee of around €40m.
The deal could be worth up to €61.52m with add-ons, making it Barca's most expensive purchase of the January transfer window.
Roque, 18, has signed a long-term contract at the Camp Nou and will be officially presented as a Barcelona player next week.
Roque joins Barca in prolific form
The highly-rated striker has been in excellent form for Athletico Paranaense this season, scoring 14 goals in 36 appearances.
He also helped Brazil win the 2023 South American U-20 Championship, where he was named the tournament's best player.
Roque is seen as one of the most promising young talents in South America and is expected to challenge for a place in Barca's first team next season.
Barca's transfer window continues
The signing of Roque takes Barca's spending in the January transfer window to over €100m, following the arrivals of Ferran Torres and Raphinha.
The club are also looking to sign a new right-back and a central midfielder before the transfer window closes later this month.
Conclusion
The signing of Vitor Roque is a significant boost for FC Barcelona as they look to build a team capable of challenging for major trophies.
The Brazilian striker is a highly-rated talent with a bright future ahead of him and is expected to play a key role in Barca's success in the years to come.
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