Brazilian Barca forward nearing a loan move to La Liga side Real Betis
- Vitor Roque's exit move has been imminent for quite a while with uncertainties about his future club.
- As per reports, Barca have agreed with Real Betis for a loan move of Vitor Roque.
Since the transfer window began, Vitor Roque's Barca future has remained uncertain. Add to that the forward's poor show in Barcelona's US pre-season tour, and an exit move seemed imminent. However, Roque's saga had many clubs involved at different times; now, the player's next season's destination looks much more predictable.
Vitor Roque nearing a loan move to La Liga side Real Betis
Though several clubs, including Everton, Bournemouth, and Real Sociedad, had been linked with the forward, the major tussle of acquiring the young 19-year-old prodigy was between CR7's former club Sporting and La Liga club Real Betis. While Sporting offered a permanent transfer, Betis have been on the idea of a loan deal. And it seems Betis would end up having the forward for their next season.
Even though FC Barçelona wanted Vitor Roque to join Lisbon, not being the club's direct rival, the player's preference has influenced his move to Real Betis. As per reports from Barca insider Luis Rojo, FC Barcelona has rejected Sporting's offer, making a move to Betis imminent. Now, it stands confirmed that Vitor Roque will leave on loan to Betis.
According to recent updates from Transfer Expert Fabrizio Romano, Real Betis are closing in on a deal to sign Vitor Roque from Barcelona. There is no buy option clause, straight loan until June 2025, almost agreed with final details being discussed today. Given Roque's preference for Betis over Sporting, the La Liga side stands much better to sign the forward.
Analyzing from Barcelona's perspective, even though Vitor Roque's loan move to Betis won't help in the club's FFP issues, it can help the forward regain confidence. Barça believes that a year away will do him good and might help increase his value. Reports mention that the Blaugrana club did not want to sell him, losing control over the prodigy, and thus agreed to a loan deal.
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As per reports, Barça and Betis are negotiating the loan's duration; however, it remains certain that Vitor Roque will end up being a Real Betis player, next season.
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