The 2024 summer window is coming to an end, and major clubs are busy bringing in reinforcements and purging players. Roque's deal is destined to be a loss-making deal for Barca, who want to sell the 19-year-old Brazil striker before the summer window closes.
According to the latest report from journalist Moretto, Barca initially accepted an offer from Sporting Portugal, but Roque was reluctant to leave the top five leagues and insisted on joining Betis, but the latter was only willing to go on loan.
The journalist said that Portugal's Sporting 20 million euros + 12 million euros floating offer Barça's Brazil striker Roque, Barça director Deco finally agreed to the offer, the deal is close to completion, Portugal sporting director Viana also went to Barcelona to finalize the transfer as soon as possible. But Betis joined the fray, Roque had more options, and the player was reluctant to leave La Liga to prove himself as an opponent for Barca. In the end, the player's wishes are the highest, Roque will join Betis on loan, the contract does not include a buyout clause, Betis is close to bearing Roque's salary of 3 million euros, and the player's salary is 3.5 million euros (before tax). In the next few hours, Betis exchanged Roque's loan documents with Barca.
Zhidao point of view, Roque is only 19 years old, has also been selected for the Brazil national team, the number of goals in the Brazilian league is also considerable, more importantly, the Brazil striker is very combative, he just chose to stay in La Liga "dry" Barca, riveted, such a player will shine if there is a suitable tactical system support.