May 6th 2024.
Vitor Roque, the 19-year-old Brazilian forward, has been struggling to find his place at Barcelona since joining the club in January. His agent, Andre Cury, has expressed his frustrations with Xavi's handling of the young player and has even hinted at the possibility of Roque leaving the club this summer.
Barcelona had to fight off competition from top clubs like Manchester United and Tottenham to secure Roque's signature in a hefty €61 million deal from Athletico Paranaense. However, despite the high expectations and the significant investment, Roque has only managed to start two games and make 11 appearances off the bench in his first five months at the club.
Cury has been vocal about his disappointment with Xavi's treatment of Roque, stating that the coach has never even spoken to the player. He believes that Roque deserves more playing time and that the lack of opportunities is not beneficial for either party. Cury has advised Roque to continue working hard and waiting for his chance, but he also believes that Xavi could have given him more minutes and prominence in certain matches to avoid this unpleasant situation.
The agent also pointed out that Roque has a good scoring record despite his limited playing time, and compared his situation to that of Vinicius Jr at Real Madrid, who took two and a half years to establish himself in the team. Cury expressed his frustration with the impatience of fans and the media, who seem to want to "kill and kill" instead of supporting and helping the young player.
Cury has made it clear that if Roque is not part of Xavi's plans for the future, he will push for a permanent transfer this summer. He has already spoken to Deco, the club's director of football, about the situation and has stated that they are not interested in a loan deal. If Barcelona decides that Roque cannot stay, they will look for another club that is willing to give him the chance to develop and thrive.
Cury also emphasized that Roque chose Barcelona over other options that would have given him double the salary, showing his commitment to the club. However, if they are not given the opportunity to prove themselves, they will have to look for a different path. Cury believes that a transfer would be the best solution, as a loan deal could be detrimental to Roque's career.
In the end, Cury hopes that Roque can stay and succeed at Barcelona, but if that is not possible, they will have to find a different way. The young forward has already caught the attention of many top clubs, and Cury is certain that he will become a great player in the future. But for now, they are focused on finding a resolution that is best for Roque's career and future success.
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