The FC Barcelona find ready to use

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By: Manu Tournoux

Xavi, the FC Barcelona coach, should have a new face under his command on Thursday: an 18-year-old striker from Brazil.

While rumors indicate a departure of Robert Lewandowski next summer, FC Barcelona is preparing to debut a young Brazilian striker. Vitor Roque arrived in Catalonia on Wednesday and Xavi is delighted.

The Barça coach campaigned to have the one who will celebrate his 19th birthday on February 28. Vitor Roque was recruited for 40 million euros, according to transfermarkt.comat Athletico Paranaense.

This 1.72 meter center forward, nicknamed Tigrinho, scored 21 goals in 45 matches, in all competitions, with the Brazilian D1 club between February and December 2023.