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Anybody who has seen Vitor Roque in motion or who has half a watch on Brazilian soccer will inform you that, alongside Endrick, Athletico Paranaense’s Vitor Roque is a jewel of a participant and a part of the following technology hoping to dominate world soccer.
At simply 18 years of age, he has already made his debut for the Brazilian nationwide group, and his attributes give him an honest shot of being successful in Europe.
That is not a assure in fact.
Look how lengthy it took Vinicius Junior to ascend into the highest echelons at Actual Madrid by the use of instance.
If stories are to be believed, then the participant will be part of Barca both this summer season or in January on the newest.
FFP, once more, would seem like the roadblock stopping something from taking place at this juncture, however that’s to not say that the membership gained’t be capable to get the deal over the road earlier than the present window closes.
Can he be the successor to Robert Lewandowski? The brief reply is sure, however with a number of caveats.
Supporters can’t anticipate such a younger participant, nevertheless good he could also be, to simply change continents and transfer to a way more excessive profile league and membership, and hit the bottom working.
There shall be all types of stress on his shoulders in any occasion, with out supporter expectation weighing even heavier.
Then there’s the distinction in kinds.
Vitor Roque’s foods and drinks is to be fed the balls in areas the place we would anticipate Luis Suarez to search out house to execute. In behind defenders or to ft.
His heading capability - extra precisely, his lack of it - is the weakest a part of his sport, so there’s little level in his Barca team-mates firing in crosses for him to energy dwelling headers. That gained’t occur.
A mixture of physicality, aptitude, dribbling capability, unpredictability, acceleration and composure have seen him terrorise Brazilian soccer, however are all expertise that he’s going to need to hone considerably as soon as he arrives on the membership.
He would be part of an extended and illustrious roster of Brazilians to put on the blaugrana in so doing too, although it does need to be confused that he’s a tough diamond at current. He wants a little bit of polish to his sport however, once more... he's 18 years outdated. What have been you doing at 18 years of age?!
On the face of it, there’s nothing to dislike in regards to the potential seize, and if he can realise his potential, then his reported €35m switch charge (+ €10m in variables) will look like a cut price.
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