Vitor Roque is inclined to accept an offer from Betis over Sporting, although Barcelona would prefer to sell the Lions striker.
The 19-year-old Brazilian already knows the offers of two clubs, but at the moment, according to the Spanish press, the goal is to continue playing in the Spanish league, and not to represent the national champion, who will play in the Spanish Champions League 2024/2025.
The contacts at Barcelona were intense: Hugo Viana (Sporting director) did everything possible to convince the player (who will always have the final say) to move to Alvalade. However, according to the Catalan newspaper Sport, the Sevilla delegation seemed to have presented more convincing arguments. “The negotiations went well. We are optimistic and happy,” said Joaquin, a former player and member of the Betis board, on the microphones of the Spanish television program El Chiringuito.
Barcelona clearly want a sale and that is the scenario presented by Sporting: €20 million plus targets.
Betis’ offer is the least popular with the Blaugrana team. Due to financial constraints, the Andalusian club is offering a two-year loan with a mandatory option to buy 50 percent of the pass for 15 million euros, but it can only be implemented in 2026. The Brazilian is a player that Ruben Amorim really likes, who has already admitted that he wants another attacking option. Greek Ioannidis remains the first choice, but the intransigence of Panathinaikos, who do not want to sell the striker, has forced Sporting to contact Barcelona to buy Vitor Roque.
Nuno Santos on the field
Nuno Santos already took part in Sporting training on Tuesday at the Alcochete Academy. The winger, who suffered a sprain in his left knee during a preparatory game against Sevilla in July, was on the pitch and trained. Striker Rodrigo Ribeiro was integrated without restrictions.
Sports victories
Sporting beat Benfica 1-0 on Tuesday in the third round of the Liga Revelação. The only goal of the match was scored by João Assunção (82 minutes).
Matthew Fernandez
Midfielder Mateus Fernandes was officially announced as a reinforcement for English side Southampton on Tuesday. Sporting will receive 15 million euros (plus five for goals) for the 20-year-old, who trains in Alcochete.
Author: Filipe Antonio Ferreira
Source: CM Jornal
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