Barcelona given MAJOR Vitor Roque transfer boost

James Shearman

• Updated: 12 Oct 2023 19:15 BST
• 3 min read

Vitor Roque is set to sign for Barcelona in the January transfer window, according to the player's agent.

Roque had previously agreed a move to Barca in the summer of 2024 but the two parties are working to bring the date forward.

They are now hopeful that the Brazilian will take to the pitch at Camp Nou in January.

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Many have doubted Barcelona's financial capacity to complete a deal this Winter, but Roque's agent, Andre Cury, has no concerns.

"Everything is ready for Vitor Roque to sign for Barcelona in January 2024," Cury told RAC1. "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."

Will Roque help Barcelona immediately?

Although Roque is currently out of action with an ankle injury, Cury believes that the forward will soon make his return.

"Vitor Roque recovers very well and will be ready in four weeks," he added. "He is a young, strong boy and we thank God everything has gone very well."

This means that he will be fully fit to make an impact at Camp Nou from January onwards.

And La Blaugrana could benefit from a new attacking player, with Xavi having to turn to 16-year-old Lamine Yamal this season.

Yamal has been incredibly impressive, especially at such a young age, but it would be unfair to put too many expectations on him.

The arrival of 18-year-old Roque, who scored 11 league goals in 18 starts for Paranaense in 2023, will provide Xavi with another quality option.