The reasons why Xavi is seeking the signing of Vitor Roque

Barcelona is prepared to make a significant investment of up to 40 million EUR to secure the signing of promising Brazilian forward Vitor Roque. At just 18 years old, Roque has already made an impact in the Brasileirao and Copa Libertadores with Athletico Paranaense, and he also won the latest South American U-20 Championship with the Brazilian National Team.

Roque's imposing physicality gives him notable strength in one-on-one duels, as well as the ability to find spaces behind opposing defenses. Additionally, his dribbling skills allow him to create opportunities from the edge of the penalty area, where he unleashes the full power of his left foot.

Despite his above-average stature of 1.72 meters, the Brazilian demonstrates remarkable speed and intelligence in his movements to get free from markers. At Paranaense, he enjoys the freedom to roam across the attacking front, even operating in positions closer to the wing.

This versatility allows him to adapt easily to both sides of the field. Although he may lose some explosiveness when playing on his less natural side, he always manages to pose a threat to defenders, especially when he has the freedom to move towards the center of the box.

The objective of Barcelona

If he arrives this year, it will be as a backup to Lewandowski. In fact, one of the club's goals is for Roque to take advantage of Lewandowski's presence to improve his game. It is very likely that in some matches, Xavi will align them together to nurture the team's goal-scoring potential. The adaptation to La Liga will be beneficial for the young 18-year-old forward, whose potential looks promising at this early stage of his career.