FC Barcelona has recently made a significant signing in the form of Vitor Roque, a highly promising young striker. The 19-year-old Brazilian talent officially joined the club in January after a deal was struck with his former club, Athletico Paranaense, last summer. Barcelona has agreed to pay a fixed fee of $32.8 million for Roque, with an additional $34 million in potential add-ons based on his performance and achievements, including winning trophies and individual accolades like the Ballon d'Or.
A study conducted by the CIES Football Observatory, as reported by MARCA, has identified Vitor Roque as one of the most promising young strikers in the world. The study took into consideration various criteria such as the number of matches played, the age of the players, and the level of competition they are involved in over a period of 365 days. Roque ranks second on the list, just behind his future Real Madrid counterpart, Endrick.
Other notable young talents featured in the study include Evan Ferguson from Brighton, Damian Pizarro from Colo Colo, Jeronimo Domina from Union Santa Fe, and Milos Lukovic from FK IMT, among others. What sets Roque and Endrick apart is that they have already secured moves to two of the biggest clubs in the world, Barcelona and Real Madrid, respectively.
Vitor Roque has already begun training with Barcelona's first team under the guidance of manager Xavi Hernandez. On the other hand, Endrick, who will turn 18 in July, is set to join Real Madrid in a transfer deal exceeding $60 million. Real Madrid's head coach, Carlo Ancelotti, has confirmed that Endrick will skip the reserve team and be part of the senior squad from the upcoming season.
There is a growing anticipation surrounding the potential of both Roque and Endrick to become top-class strikers in the future. With their talent and determination, they could become key figures in the highly anticipated El Clasico matches between Barcelona and Real Madrid, showcasing their skills on one of football's grandest stages.
