Barca boss Xavi Hernandez surprised Roque by phoning him

Xavi Hernandez is more than just a coach at Barcelona. He has played a key role in a number of big-name signings and has presented his project to new players. The most recent case is that of Vitor Roque, although his profile is not that of a proven star in the big leagues, but that of a promising player who shines at Athletico Paranaense and who could soon do so at the Camp Nou.

According to 'Sport', the man who will be his coach next season phoned him to formally welcome him and tell him that he himself has backed his arrival. He is counting on him and called him to a face-to-face meeting in Barcelona, which should not take long. In the next few hours, if nothing goes wrong, the 'culés' will release the official statement to inform of his arrival to the team.

The youngster received this gesture with surprise and joy. He did not expect that he would contact him so directly or that he would take him so much into account for the 23-24 season, in which, as a result of this talks, the door is open for him to fight for a place in the squad from day one. At present, however, there is a certain 'overbooking' on the wings of the Catalan team, which has Ousmane Dembele, Raphinha, Ferran Torres, Ansu Fati...

And, when Xavi's current wingers welcome Vitor Roque, they should do so in the knowledge that he is a real threat to their Spanish La Liga prominence. The Brazilian is in blistering form with 6 goals and 1 assist in his last 6 appearances.