With the departure of Ousmane Dembélé to Paris Saint-Germain, Barça are actively looking for a replacement. Vitor Roque, recently signed by the club, could potentially fill this void sooner than expected, although his arrival in 2024 was initially announced.
However, Joaquim Piera, a journalist for SPORT, explains that this situation is far from simple, especially on the side of Athletico Paranaense.
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Indeed, the Brazilian club don’t seem inclined to let the young striker go this summer, mainly due to their participation in the Copa Libertadores championship. Negotiations for an early departure therefore promise to be complicated.
On the FC Barcelona side, no steps have yet been taken. No contact has been established for a possible arrival of Roque this summer.
Journalist Javi Miguel reveals that the player does indeed want to join Barcelona this season. However, everything will depend on the results of the Copa Libertadores qualifiers. If Athletico are eliminated before August 31, Roque could join the Catalan team immediately.
