Barcelona youngster left in tears after being sacrificed to aid struggling finances

Barcelona youngsters Vitor Roque and Lamine Yamal | Imago

Barcelona youngster left in tears after being sacrificed to aid struggling finances

Ayoola Kelechi 23:59 - 27.08.2024

The youngster left the club's training facilities in tears after his departure from Barcelona was confirmed

Barcelona’s 19-year-old striker Vitor Roque, has joined Real Betis on a one-year loan deal, but from all indications, the move came against the will of the Brazilian youngster.

Vitor Roque leaves tough Barcelona spell behind

Vitor Roque's time at Barcelona has been anything but smooth. The young striker joined the Catalan giants in January with high expectations, but his stint at the club has turned out to be a disaster.

Barcelona's winter signing Vitor Roque | X/@FCBarcelona

Under former manager Xavi Hernandez, Roque struggled to make his mark, finding himself on the fringes of the squad, and despite the arrival of Hansi Flick, Roque's fortunes did not improve. Instead, he was sidelined early in the season and barely given a chance to impress.

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Roque's final days at Barcelona were emotional. During his last training session with the team, the young Brazilian was reportedly overwhelmed with emotion and broke down in tears.

His teammates and Flick had to console him before he retreated to the changing rooms. It's clear that Roque's exit was a painful one, both for the player and those who had hoped to see him succeed at the club.

Roque aiming to reinvent himself at Real Betis

Roque's move to Real Betis offers him a chance to hit the reset button on his career. Despite the disappointment of his time at Barcelona, the young striker still possesses the talent and potential that made him a sought-after player in the first place.

Barcelona youngster Vitor Roque | Image credit: Imago
Barcelona youngster Vitor Roque | Imago Barcelona youngster Vitor Roque | Image credit: Imago

The loan to Betis could be exactly what he needs to regain his confidence and showcase his abilities in the same as his parent club Barcelona.

Unlike at Barcelona, at Betis, Roque will have the opportunity to play regular football and develop under less pressure, and hopefully, under the management of veteran coach Manuel Pellegrini, the Brazilian can find the spark that he had earlier on in his career.