Barcelona could seal €50 million signing by tomorrow after sending relevant documents

According to Mundo Deportivo’s Roger Torello, Barcelona have sent all the required documents required to Athletico Paranaense to complete the signing of Vitor Roque.

Last night, reports emerged claiming that the Blaugrana had been given a 24-hour deadline to send all the documents to finalise the transfer by Athletico Paranaense, as clubs like Manchester United, Tottenham, and PSG were trying to hijack the deal.

While it has been since suggested that there was no such deadline or ultimatum, Barça have still acted swiftly over the matter in order to avoid any risk of missing out on the 18-year-old striker.

The Catalans are understood to have sent all the signed contracts from their end to Athletico Paranaense so that the Brazilian club can go through and sign them so that the transfer can be officially completed.

In fact, the report goes on to add that Roque’s transfer to Barça could be finalised as early as today or by tomorrow.

The report also mentions that there have been some slight tweaks to the previously agreed-upon deal between the two clubs, owing to the rising interest from the likes of Man United, PSG, and Tottenham.

Barcelona and Athletico reportedly had an agreement on a deal worth €35 million plus €10 million in add-ons.

However, as per the latest update, the operation is now understood to be worth €30 million in fixed fees and €20 million in variables, making the total cost of the transfer €50 million.

As far as the player is concerned, Roque will still be signing a six-year contract that will run until 2029 and has a release clause worth €1 billion. If there is a salary margin, the striker will arrive and be registered this summer itself. If not, his arrival will have to wait until January 2024.