What happened with Vitor Roque This could be one of the darkest chapters, sportingly speaking, of the FC Barcelona in recent years. Signed for 30 million euros (plus another 31 in variables), he lands in the City county as one of the great “9” of the future. This was Culé’s response to the signing of Endrick for him Real Madrid. Less than seven months later, he left the club to play on loan for the Betis.
Vitor Roque went from everything to nothing too quickly. Presented in a big way, but without Jeanne Laporta present, he had already made his debut before and in his first month, as a substitute, he scored two goals. It seemed that the striker had started, but Xavi Hernandez He did not give up his place (he was only a starter twice). In addition, information appeared in the Catalan press stating that in Dog Barca Doubts began to arise about the player’s category.
With virtually no chance of revenge, Vitor Roque faded away in a matter of months and did not score another goal with the Barça shirt. That was back when he scored 21 goals in Brazil, in Athletic Paranaensethe year he reaches the age of majority. Arrive Hansi browse to Barça, which could give him a new life, but the club had already indicated him this summer as one of the exits, even considering the transfer.
Already a Betis player (he made his debut on the last day against Real Madrid), Vitor Roque is spending this international break focused on Brazil U20 TeamThis Friday, the team he captains won against Mexico (2-1) and the striker went through the media microphones at the end of the match. The most anticipated topic, of course, was his brief stint at Barça.
Vitor Roque did not hide his disappointment. “It was a bit complicated for me. I had some opportunities, but not as I thought. I have a clear head. Now I focus on Betis and I thank God for the opportunity to wear the national team jersey again,” said the Brazilian forward.
Vitor Roque, on the bench of FC Barcelona
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And he added. I think that [fue complicado] in general. I thought it was going to be different, both in the treatment and in the way of playing, and in the way the board spoke to me. But it’s over, I’m happy to have the opportunity at Betis and to wear the national team jersey again.”
What helped him at that time was the psychological support he received: “I have always followed therapy, with a mental coach. He has always helped me, since I was 16, when I was also going through some obstacles. Today, I try to do it too, “It helped me a lot to overcome several obstacles”.
“When I left, I spoke. One of the first times… I tried to understand why so many things were happening, which I’m not going to tell here. At Betis they welcomed me very well, I’m very happy to be there and have the opportunity to play there,” he added, leaving a mysterious message about what happened a few months ago at Can Barça.
