He arrived in January with the label of future great Brazilian striker. And for a hell of a sum what’s more, namely 30 million fixed euros, then an additional 30 million euros in the form of bonus. A significant investment, especially given the disastrous finances of the Catalan team. And his first months on the side of Condal City were difficult, since Xavi relied very little on him. He has only started twice in all competitions, for 16 appearances in total, scoring 2 goals.
A starving playing time which raises questions for Barcelona. Was Xavi unfair to him? Does Vitor Roque have the level for Barça? Whatever the case, the striker’s entourage had clearly threatened a departure a few weeks ago. Not a loan for a season just to gain playing time, but a permanent transfer…
Flick decided
But now the Catalan press is revealing information that will please the Roque clan. Indeed, the Brazilian is in the plans of Hansi Flick, the new coach of Barça. Consulted by his management about the young striker, the German replied that he wanted to keep the player in his squad. And this while Xavi had, before being dismissed from his position, asked his management to send him out on loan.
Flick knows that the club does not have enormous financial room for maneuver for the transfer window and wants to try to make the most of the talent already present in the squad. He is convinced of the player’s potential, and the latter really wants to prove that he has his place at FC Barcelona. Tigrinho should therefore have more opportunities to show off from August…
