Barcelona inform 18-year-old whizkid there will be no issues with his registration in January

Barcelona pulled off a coup during the summer when they secured the signing of Vitor Roque from Athletico Paranaense.

The Brazilian prodigy was on the radars of several top clubs across Europe, but it was the Blaugrana who sealed his capture in a deal worth €30 million, plus €31 million in variables.

Roque was allowed to continue at Athletico for the season, though, as Barça would have had problems registering him due to Financial Fair Play issues.

The idea has always been to bring him into the fold in January 2024, although the salary limit set by La Liga for the club cast aspersions over that possibility.

Barcelona assure Roque there will be no problems

But, as per Joaquim Piera of SPORT, Barcelona have provided assurances to Vitor Roque and his entourage that there will be no problems with his registration during the January transfer window.

As such, the striker, his representatives, and his family are certain that there will no issues with the Financial Fair Play and that he will be registered as a Barcelona player without any hassles when he does make the switch in January.

The Blaugrana, for their part, have made it a priority to ensure the registration of Roque in January, with manager Xavi Hernandez pushing director Deco to ascertain the 18-year-old’s incorporation into the squad for the second half of the season.

Roque’s next game will be in Barcelona colours

Vitor Roque is currently sidelined with a serious ankle injury, which is expected to keep him out of action for close to three months.

The 18-year-old’s injury does not require surgery but he will not rush his return or recovery and focus on being fit and ready to play for Barcelona when his time comes.

With Athletico Paranaense playing their final league game of the 2023 league season in Brazil in early December, at this point, Roque’s involvement remains unlikely.

As such, the next game that the teenage striker plays could very well be in the Blaugrana colours under Xavi.