May 6th 2024.
Vitor Roque, the 19-year-old Brazilian forward, has been facing some difficulties in finding his footing at Barcelona. His agent recently expressed his frustration with Xavi, the team's coach, for not giving Vitor enough playing time and hinted that the young player might leave the club this summer.
Last year, Barcelona faced stiff competition from top European clubs like Manchester United and Tottenham to secure Vitor's signature in a whopping €61 million deal from Athletico Paranaense. However, since joining the team in January, Vitor has only started two games and made 11 appearances as a substitute, struggling to make a significant impact.
In an interview with RAC1, Vitor's representative, Andre Cury, stated that many people, including himself, do not understand why Xavi hasn't given Vitor more minutes on the field. He also revealed that Xavi has never spoken to the young player, which he believes is not beneficial for either party.
Cury mentioned that he has advised Vitor to work harder and wait for his chance, but he has also tried to push for the coach to give him more opportunities. He believes that with more playing time, Vitor could prove to be a valuable asset for the team, especially since he has already scored two goals in just 300 minutes of play. Cury also compared Vitor's situation to that of Vinicius Jr at Real Madrid, who took two and a half years to establish himself in the team.
The agent also made it clear that if Vitor is not a part of Xavi's plans for the upcoming season, he will push for a permanent transfer. He has already spoken to former Barcelona player Deco about the situation and believes that Vitor has the potential to become a great player. However, if the team or the coach does not see him as a valuable asset, they will have to explore other options.
Cury emphasized that they are not looking for a loan deal, and if Vitor cannot stay at Barcelona, they will seek a transfer. He believes that a loan would be risky for Vitor's career and that it is not the best solution. Many teams have already expressed interest in Vitor, so if Barcelona decides to let him go, they will have no shortage of options.
In other news, Kai Havertz, Vitor's Arsenal teammate, has recently praised him, saying that he has never seen a player like him before. Graeme Souness, on the other hand, has criticized Arsenal and their coach, Mikel Arteta, for their recent performance. In a surprising move, actor Will Ferrell has bought a stake in an English football club, stating that he has fallen in love with the game. And in a disappointing match, West Ham's David Moyes has blamed Declan Rice for their 5-0 defeat to Chelsea.
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