FC Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez recently confirmed during a pre-match press conference that he did not intend for Vitor Roque to join the club. Roque, a forward from Athletico Paranaense, arrived in Catalonia at the beginning of 2024 in a transfer deal that could potentially exceed $60 million. However, Roque has seen limited playing time under Xavi, who expressed that the player is not at the desired 'Barca level.'
Xavi explained that the original plan was for Roque to continue developing in his homeland, but circumstances changed due to injuries to other players. Despite the current situation, Xavi emphasized that Roque is still in the developmental phase and there are other players ahead of him in the squad.
