Player who snubbed Sporting thanks Abel Ferreira for his support | OneFootball

Vítor Roque came very close to strengthening Sporting during the last winter transfer window. However, the player ended up returning to Brazil and joining Palmeiras, coached by Abel Ferreira, for 25.5 million euros. Now, he has been called up again to the Brazilian national team.

Speaking on the sidelines of the Brazilian squad, the forward highlighted the role of the Portuguese coach in his recent development: “I went to Europe very early. Returning to Brazilian football is not a step backwards. Sometimes we have to take a step back to take two steps forward,” he began by saying.

“When I came back from Europe, I was in a bad psychological state, with no confidence at all. Professor Abel placed his trust in me. Having a run of games was very important to regain that confidence,” said Vítor Roque at Brazil’s training camp, as they prepare to face Senegal next Saturday in London.

Before finishing, the Palmeiras forward showed his focus on convincing Carlo Ancelotti to include him in the 2026 World Cup: “The spots are open. The important thing is to be doing well at the club. Of course, playing in Europe carries weight. The best players in the world are there, but I hope to do my best and make the list.”

In 2025, Vítor Roque – valued at 20 million euros – has already played 52 matches for Palmeiras. In those games, the Brazilian player has already scored 20 goals and helped his teammates with five assists.

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