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TOP STORY: Roque’s move to Barcelona in jeopardy after new LaLiga spending limit
Barcelona‘s financial challenges have made Vitor Roque‘s anticipated arrival in January nearly impossible, reports Mundo Deportivo. The highly sought-after 18-year-old forward will be unable to join the Camp Nou unless a key player is transferred out or the club secures additional sponsorship deals.
The Brazil international agreed to join Barcelona from Athletico Paranaense at the start of 2024, which is the end of the Brazilian domestic season, after a deal worth €30 million plus an additional €31 million in variables was reached between the two sides in July.
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However, LaLiga confirmed on Thursday a salary cap reduction for the Blaugrana from €649 million to €270 million for the winter transfer window, which means Barca must balance their books first if they want to make room for the addition of Roque to Xavi Hernández’s squad.
Roque was expected to provide rotation and competition for current striker Robert Lewandowski. With Roque’s arrival now uncertain, Xavi will likely turn to Ferran Torres as back-up for the 35-year-old.
