FC Barcelona sign Vitor Roque from Athletico Paranaense

Barca seal deal worth up to €61.52m for Brazilian striker

18-year-old joins on long-term contract

FC Barcelona have confirmed the signing of Brazilian striker Vitor Roque from Athletico Paranaense for a fee of around €40m.

The deal could be worth up to €61.52m with add-ons, making it Barca's most expensive purchase of the January transfer window.

Roque, 18, has signed a long-term contract at the Camp Nou and will be officially presented as a Barcelona player next week.

Roque joins Barca in prolific form

The highly-rated striker has been in excellent form for Athletico Paranaense this season, scoring 14 goals in 36 appearances.

He also helped Brazil win the 2023 South American U-20 Championship, where he was named the tournament's best player.

Roque is seen as one of the most promising young talents in South America and is expected to challenge for a place in Barca's first team next season.

Barca's transfer window continues

The signing of Roque takes Barca's spending in the January transfer window to over €100m, following the arrivals of Ferran Torres and Raphinha.

The club are also looking to sign a new right-back and a central midfielder before the transfer window closes later this month.

Conclusion

The signing of Vitor Roque is a significant boost for FC Barcelona as they look to build a team capable of challenging for major trophies.

The Brazilian striker is a highly-rated talent with a bright future ahead of him and is expected to play a key role in Barca's success in the years to come.