Barcelona, amidst their ongoing financial struggles, are still determined to bolster their squad during the upcoming January transfer window by bringing in Vitor Roque. This move comes six months after an agreement was initially reached with Athletico Paranaense.

The delay in signing Roque was primarily due to Financial Fair Play (FFP) restrictions that limited Barcelona’s transfer activity. However, there is now a sense of optimism that the Brazilian midfielder can finally join Xavi Hernandez’s squad for the latter half of the 2023-24 season.

Xavi is eager to have Roque in his ranks, but the feasibility of the transfer hinges on creating room within Barcelona’s FFP budget. Should this be achieved, Vitor Roque is set to don the Blaugrana colors in January 2024. Follow your favourite La Liga team with attractive La Liga odds from Nextbet. 

Roque’s agent, Andre Cury, confirmed this development to RAC1 (via Sport), stating, “Everything is ready for Vitor Roque to sign for Barcelona in January 2024. Everything is agreed with the clubs and with the player. Nobody has told me otherwise, so Vitor Roque will be in Barcelona’s sports project in January 2024.”

In a positive update, Cury also revealed that Roque’s recovery from an ankle injury, sustained last month against Internacional, is progressing ahead of schedule. He stated, “Vitor Roque recovers very well and will be ready in four weeks. He is a young, strong boy, and we thank God everything has gone very well.”

This impending arrival of Vitor Roque will undoubtedly be a source of joy for Barcelona and Xavi. In less than two months, the 18-year-old midfielder is expected to make his debut in the Blaugrana colors, adding to the excitement surrounding the club’s prospects for the upcoming season. Get the latest updates from the La Liga only on Nextbet Sports.