Deco confirms Barca signing of Vitor Roque

Vitor Roque is about to become Barcelona's third signing for the second half of 2023-24. The Brazilian forward is a 'Cule', lacking only an official announcement by the club, according to Deco.

The Brazilian veteran is about to become the sporting director for the La Liga champions, although he hasn't been announced officially either, and he confirmed the signing as he left a meal with Mateu Alemany, the director of football for the Catalan side.

"Of course I'm happy. He's a very good player. It's just a question of when the club will make it official", said Deco to the paparazzi who were waiting for him as he left.

He was also asked what happened with Arda Guler, a young star who had been courted by Barca, only to end up at Real Madrid after the sporting director had met with him in person. "I don't know" was his short response.

Deco's statement comes after Andre Cury, agent to the young Brazilian, confirmed on Sunday that the Athletico Paranaense star would be joining the Catalans soon. Roque will most likely stay with the Brazilian side until the end of their season, and will join Barca in the January transfer window.

 

July 10, 2023