Barcelona could stand to gain as Chelsea eye move for former flop – report | OneFootball

Vitor Roque’s time at FC Barcelona was short-lived and disappointing. Having arrived in January 2024 from Athletico Paranaense, he barely played under Xavi Hernandez.

When the summer window came around, the Brazilian striker was loaned out to Real Betis as he was not part of new manager Hansi Flick’s plans.

Come January, Roque ended up returning to Brazil, signing for Palmeiras in a permanent transfer for €25.5 million plus €5 million in variables.

However, the Blaugrana retained 20% of the rights to a future transfer, meaning they could receive additional income if he moves again.

Chelsea eyeing Roque

Now, according to reports from BolaVip (h/t Mundo Deportivo), Chelsea are very interested in signing Vitor Roque this summer and are preparing a substantial offer to secure his transfer.

The Brazilian striker’s departure would be possible if a sufficiently attractive proposal arrives. The report suggests that the London club have already made an initial offer of €50 million, although Palmeiras consider that amount insufficient to part with one of their key players.

Roque to return to Europe? (Photo by Alexandre Schneider/Getty Images)

If such a transfer were completed, Barcelona could receive a considerable sum thanks to the percentage they retained in the deal.

Key detail

There is a small caveat in the clause regarding Barcelona’s percentage.

If Palmeiras sell the player for less than €40 million, Barcelona would receive only 10% of the transfer fee. However, if the sale exceeds that threshold, the Catalan club are entitled to the full 20% share.

Therefore, if a deal around €50 million were to materialise, as is being speculated, the Catalans would earn around €10 million from the transfer, a welcome boost that could help improve the club’s financial fair play situation.

So far this season, Vitor Roque has scored five goals and provided one assist in 13 appearances for Palmeiras.

After a frustrating spell in Barcelona, the striker appears to have rediscovered his form in Brazil, which could soon open the door to another opportunity in European football.