- Barcelona and Palmeiras are close to finalizing Vitor Roque’s transfer for €25 million, with the Catalan club retaining 20% of his rights
- Real Betis, where Roque is currently on loan, holds an option to sign him permanently but is not expected to block the deal
- La Liga president Javier Tebas has stated that Dani Olmo “must not finish the La Liga season with Barça” and confirmed an appeal has been filed to revoke his registration
Key Takeaways:
Barcelona and Palmeiras are on the verge of finalizing Vitor Roque’s transfer, with negotiations set to conclude today, Sport reports. The two clubs have reached an agreement in principle for a €25 million transfer fee, allowing Barcelona to retain 20% of the Brazilian forward’s rights. Only minor details remain to be resolved before the deal is completed.
🚨🎙️| Javier Tebas: “Dani Olmo must not finish the La Liga season with Barça. We have filed an appeal to revoke his registration.” #fcblive pic.twitter.com/VnImuhIlmS
— BarçaTimes (@BarcaTimes) February 24, 2025
Despite the agreement, Betis, where Roque is currently on loan, could have disrupted the move. The Andalusian side has the option to sign the player permanently under the same financial terms or extend his loan into next season. However, Sport suggests Betis will not stand in the way and will accept a small compensation fee for releasing the forward early.
Palmeiras remains confident that everything will be settled before February 28, when Roque turns 20. The move would allow Barcelona to recover most of the €30 million initially paid to Athletico Paranaense, while the additional €31 million in potential add-ons from the original deal will not be triggered.
Meanwhile, Barcelona’s squad planning faces another challenge after La Liga president Javier Tebas made strong remarks regarding Dani Olmo’s status. “Dani Olmo must not finish the La Liga season with Barça. We have filed an appeal to revoke his registration,” Tebas declared. His comments add further complications to an already turbulent period for the club as it looks to finalize Roque’s departure.