18-year-old wonderkid will sign an incremental contract until 2028 with Barcelona

Barcelona’s negotiations with Athletico Paranaense over Vitor Roque have not gone as planned, with the two clubs still at loggerheads over the transfer value.

Nevertheless, Barcelona appear to have done quite well when it comes to negotiating with Roque himself. The player looks determined to come to Camp Nou and become a trusted attacking option for Xavi.

Fabrizio Romano has offered a fresh update on Vitor Roque’s transfer saga, suggesting Barcelona had agreed details with the player last week.

Roque’s contract will include a gradual salary increase. It will increase season by season until 2028. The contract will also include bonuses, both for individual and team performances.

It appears Barcelona have left no stone unturned when it comes to giving Roque an incentive to join the ranks at Camp Nou.

And as far as the negotiations with Athletico Paranaense are concerned, an agreement is understood to be reached over a deal worth €35 million plus €10 million in variables, with only the final details left to be ironed out.

As per Romano, Barcelona and Athletico PR will speak again over this issue. They will hope to edge out the details and seal the deal soon.

However, it must be remembered that Barcelona are simply not in a position to register new signings right now.

The La Liga champions must find a way to sanction the sale of unwanted stars before they can make way for newer players. They are looking for suitors for Ferran Torres and Franck Kessie, but to no avail so far.

Apart from signing Roque, Barça are also determined to rope in at least two new midfielders and a defender, as coach Xavi looks to strengthen his squad ahead of the new season.