Barcelona have confirmed that one of their recent striking acquisitions has now officially left the club.
After less than a year at the Camp Nou, the Catalan giants have decided to part ways with Brazilian starlet Vitor Roque, who has been loaned out to fellow LALIGA side Real Betis for the 2024/25 season, with an option of another year.
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The 19-year-old joined the Blaugrana at the beginning of 2024 from Brazilian outfit Club Athletico Paranaense, but has since failed to impose himself at the Spanish juggernauts.
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Now, the Timoteo native is set to spend the 2024/25 campaign plying his trade at the Estadio Benito Villamarin.
"The five-time European champions released a statement concerning the Brazilian's departure, which read: "FC Barcelona and Real Betis Balompie have reached an agreement for the loan of player Vitor Roque until June 30, 2025, with the option for another season. The Andalusian team will assume the player's contract and reserves the right to purchase.
"Barca signed Vitor Roque a year ago, with the expectation that he would arrive in Barcelona this summer, but his arrival was brought forward to last winter. In this last half season, the Brazilian has participated in a total of 16 games (14 in the League and two in the Cup) scoring two goals.
"The first provided three points in the 1-0 victory over Osasuna and, four days later, he scored in Vitoria in the victory over Alavés (1-3). With a contract until the 2030/31 season, Tigrinho will look to get minutes with Betis to continue his progression and adaptation to the Spanish League."
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Barcelona have also confirmed that defender Clement Lenglet has been loaned out for the season, to Atletico Madrid, no purchase option on that deal.