Barcelona director gives update about Vitor Roque’s registration: “Not decided yet”

In light of Barcelona’s fickle financial state, any major overhaul in the upcoming winter transfer window cannot be expected.

The club were obliged to sign players on loan and acquire free agents in the recently concluded summer transfer window. Oriol Romeu, their most expensive signing, was bought for merely €3.4 million.

Nonetheless, having officially announced the signing of Vitor Roque this past summer, there has been talk of the Brazilian boarding the plane to Catalonia this January.

Deco gives his say

Barcelona’s new sporting director, Deco, commented on the rumors and whether Roque will be able to don the Blaugrana colors by next year.

“It has not yet been decided whether or not we will register Vitor Roque,” he said, as quoted by Fabrizio Romano.

Giving a glimmer of hope to Cules, he further added that his arrival may just end up materializing, stating:

“I think that in the end, that may be the possibility.”

Gavi’s long-term injury has made it possible for the Catalans to sign Roque in January, as prior reports have claimed the 18-year-old is now scheduled to play for the La Liga winners in the second half of the campaign.

However, the club may also prefer to soften Gavi’s absence by signing a midfielder, with Giovani Lo Celso reportedly on Xavi’s wish list.

Time will tell which option the club pursues and whether they can achieve both ambitions simultaneously, but Deco’s words convey the idea that Roque’s arrival is almost guaranteed.

Instead of recruiting Roque next summer, the possibility of Barça having the Brazilian striker at their disposal by the dawn of next year is certainly on the cards.

With goals running dry in the Blaugrana front line, as testified by their 1-1 draw to Rayo Vallecano today, Tigrinho will be sure to alleviate the lack of goals.