Whereas Actual Betis supervisor Manuel Pellegrini has made it clear that he’s relying on Vitor Roque for the second half of the season, the membership’s sporting director, Manu Fajardo, has acknowledged current contact with FC Barcelona concerning the striker’s future.
Roque, at the moment on mortgage at Betis from the Catalan membership, is being pursued by Palmeiras, who’re eager to signal him earlier than the Brazilian switch window closes on Friday, 28 February.
The 19-year-old, for his half, is open to the transfer having misplaced some prominence within the group following the arrival of Cucho Fernandez.
when requested whether or not Vitor Roque would stay at Betis till the top of the season, Fajardo advised Movistar (h/t Mundo Deportivo):
“Yesterday, there was a name from FC Barcelona. The connection between the 2 golf equipment is superb, and as of at the moment, nothing suggests in any other case.”
Palmeiras need Vitor Roque. (Picture by Fran Santiago/Getty Photos)
Fajardo additionally expressed confidence that the ahead would proceed on the membership, stating:
“Sure, he’s a participant who has proven, when given the chance, that he can carry out at a really excessive stage instantly. He has a vibrant future forward of him, and hopefully, he can stick with us.”
The Actual Betis sporting director additionally praised Roque’s professionalism amid ongoing hypothesis about his future.
“The boy has not made any statements. He’s very skilled and really trustworthy,” Fajardo concluded.
With the switch deadline in Brazil quick approaching, discussions between Betis, Barcelona, and Palmeiras shall be essential in figuring out whether or not Roque stays in La Liga or returns to his dwelling nation.