Critical! Valencia CF is considering a 35m-euro loan to buy the 19-year-old Barcelona prodigy.

According to a report by the Spanish channel Mundo Deportivo, Vitor Roque is the subject of interest in Valencia. The Serie A giants are eager to sign a versatile striker in the summer transfer window, with the Barcelona prodigy emerging as an alternative to Mason Greenwood. And they want to put the 19-year-old in an initial loan agreement with a purchase option worth 25 million euros.

Vitor Roque and his frustrations of Barcelona

Vitor Roque has seen the hype around him die just weeks after joining FC Barcelona from Athletico Paranaense in January 2024. The teenager attacker was one of the most wanted assailants in the world before moving to Barcelona, with several great Europeans looking at him.

However, Vitor Roque’s heart was determined to join his dream club, Barcelona, although the movement has become a nightmare for him. The 19-year-old has managed only 353 minutes of playing time in 16 appearances so far for Barcelona, which arrived in the second half of the 2023/24 season. In addition, the young man has arrived with two goals.

With playing time reaching a prize even after Barcelona’s expulsion from all competitions, the Brazilian striker is considering leaving Blaugrana after only six months, as he is seeking to revive his career. Several high-profile clubs, in the Premier League, have shown interest in securing Vitor Roque’s services. However, his next destination could be Serie A, with Valencia advancing.

Series A moving on the horizon?

Valencia’s interest in Vitor Roque is understandable. The Serie A giants have been eager to sign a striker in the summer transfer window amidst the uncertainties surrounding Ciro Immobile’s future. The veteran Italian international has joined Besiktas, ending his eight-year spell with Lazio.

Therefore, he needs the Serie A team to sign a striker, with the wonderful boy from Barcelona emerging as a viable target. They are now increasing their interest in the 19-year-old, seeking a loan agreement with a purchase option worth 25 million euros.

It is not clear whether Barcelona will be open to lending the Brazilian striker, not to mention accepting a purchase option worth only 25 million euros. So, it will be interesting to see if the Serie A team can convince Blaugrana to settle in the coming weeks. The player’s desire will be crucial.