From tears and loneliness to the warmest welcome. Vitor Roque’s situation is starting to change.
After what seemed like the beginning of a dream that turned into a nightmare, Vitor Roque left FC Barcelona on loan to Real Betis, a club that has welcomed him with open arms and, since his arrival, has made an effort to value him, showcase him, and even pamper him and his family in an admirable media campaign, all to make him feel welcomed and appreciated.
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Vitor Roque, pampered and loved by Real Betis
Before leaving Barça, and according to reports from the Catalan press, Vitor Roque had a sad moment at the Barça Sports City, as during what turned out to be his last training session, he broke down in tears in the middle of the session, being consoled by his teammates and coach.
This was the definitive sign that Vitor Roque left Barça feeling broken, undervalued, deceived, and rejected by the club that promised him something very different when they signed him last year.
To correct this situation, Real Betis, his new club, took it upon themselves to pamper Vitor Roque from the very first minute of his arrival, as the social media accounts of the verdiblanco club have been filled with images, videos, and other content featuring Tigrinho, who has gradually begun to regain his smile.
The verdiblanco club has involved him in activities, short interviews, and even gave him an exclusive tour of the stadium to make him feel like one of them, and the visibly happy player seems more than excited about the possibility of wearing the Real Betis colors this season.
Moreover, this attention has not only been focused on the player but also on his family, specifically on his pet, a beautiful chihuahua named Dob, who has an Instagram account managed by his wife, Dayana Lins Roque.
On its official X account, Real Betis also gave prominence to Dob, who posed with green glasses and wearing Real Betis gear.
Although it may seem minimal, this reception plays a key role in Real Betis’s media stance towards Vitor Roque. Unlike Barça, which rarely showcased him, Betis conveys to Roque that there, at Benito Villamarín, he will have all the affection of the fans and the support of the management.
During his presentation on the club’s social media wearing the home jersey of Betis, Vitor Roque kissed the club’s crest, which could suggest that the affection is, for now, mutual.
This Tuesday, August 27, Vitor Roque stepped onto the grass of Benito Villamarín for the first time as a Real Betis player, and on the club’s social media, he spoke about his excitement to play in this legendary stadium and meet his fans:
“Hello Beticos. I’m going to see the stadium for the first time wearing the Betis jersey. Oh my God, incredible. Bigger than I thought. I’m very eager to play, very eager to start, and also very happy. I hope to see all the fans here, and long live Betis ‘manque pierda’. Much Betis,” he stated on the field.
