Vitor Roque’s transition to Barcelona has been slow, with limited playing time since his arrival from Athletico Paranaense in the winter transfer window.
Despite making only two starts in La Liga against Celta Vigo and Cadiz, and minimal appearances off the bench under head coach Xavi Hernandez, Roque has struggled to establish himself.
Under Xavi’s management, Roque has not been entrusted with playing in Barcelona’s significant matches.
He did not feature in El Clasico or the Champions League fixtures against Napoli and Paris Saint-Germain.
Additionally, he was not included in the squad for the Copa del Rey match against Athletic Club or the Spanish Super Cup.
With Xavi’s decision to remain as head coach for the upcoming season, reports from Marca suggest that Roque faces an uncertain future at Barcelona.
However, contrasting reports from Sport indicate that Roque is content in Catalonia and is not keen on a loan move during the summer. He recognizes that joining Barcelona in January has provided him with extra time to adapt to both the club and Spanish football.
Despite his challenging start, Barcelona holds high hopes for Roque and views him as a key component of their squad for the long term.
While his initial period at the club has been challenging, Barcelona believes that next season could be the opportunity for Roque to showcase his potential and make a significant impact.
🚨 Despite limited playing time, Vitor Roque is committed to staying and improving. His aim is to earn more minutes next season. @joaquimpiera 🇧🇷
— barcacentre (@barcacentre) April 27, 2024
