The initial proposal was 27 million euros, equivalent to around R$170 million, aiming to acquire 80% of the athlete’s economic rights; Catalan club refused the first attack
The company made a proposal of R$170 million to hire , but the offer was rejected. Information was provided by the Spanish newspaper Sport. The São Paulo club is determined to try again by the end of this month, seeking to reinforce its squad, especially in the center forward position. The initial proposal was 27 million euros, equivalent to around R$170 million, aiming to acquire 80% of the athlete’s economic rights. Vitor Roque, who is just 19 years old, arrived at Barcelona at the end of 2023, but was unable to establish himself in the first team and ended up being loaned to Barcelona.
The player’s situation at the Spanish club has not been favorable, which could open up new opportunities for Palmeiras. The Alviverde board is aware of this situation and plans a new attack. Currently, Palmeiras only has the young Thalys as options for the center forward position. The lack of a prominent striker is a concern for the coaching staff, who are looking for alternatives on the market. If negotiations with Barcelona do not progress this month, the club is already considering a new attempt in the 2025 transfer window.
Claudinho case
The São Paulo club is also facing a moment of frustration after the decision of , who chose to transfer to Al Sadd, from Qatar. The president revealed that the player had initially agreed to join the São Paulo club, and that there was already an agreement with Zenit, from Russia, for the transfer, stipulating a value of 17 million euros, equivalent to approximately R$117 million.
“We reached an agreement with Zenit, and Claudinho accepted our proposal. I myself spoke on the phone with the player, who, twice, gave his word that he would come to Palmeiras. He told me he didn’t want to play in Qatar”, said Leila this Tuesday in an interview with the website ge.
Leila Pereira did not hide her disappointment upon learning of the athlete’s choice. “We were surprised by a call from the athlete’s representative saying that there had been a change of plans”, said the president of Palmeiras. “We made a great offer, so much so that the player accepted it. But football is like that. No athlete is bigger than Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras”, she added, in an outgoing tone.
Coach Abel Ferreira had already requested the signing of three more players: a defender, a midfielder and a striker. So far, the club has already lost five athletes and, in return, only brought in two new reinforcements.
*Report produced with the help of AI and Estadão Conteúdo
Published by Fernando Dias
