Vitor Roque’s agent, Cury, has made it clear that the Brazilian forward will not be leaving FC Barcelona on a loan deal. According to a statement made to RAC1, any move involving Roque would be a permanent transfer. Cury expressed dissatisfaction with Roque’s current situation at the club, particularly with manager Xavi’s handling of the player. “No one understands why Xavi doesn’t play him and doesn’t even speak to Vitor, it’s not right,” Cury stated.
The agent also revealed plans to discuss Roque’s future with Barcelona’s management soon. This comes amid various statements from Xavi regarding other players, showing confidence and plans for continuity with figures like Eric Garcia and Robert Lewandowski, and dismissing rumours about Frenkie de Jong’s departure.
Despite the manager’s recent expressions of confidence in his squad and strategic decisions, Roque’s lack of integration into the team has raised questions about his fit within Xavi’s vision for Barcelona. The club’s president had previously affirmed Xavi as the focal point for the managerial role, underscoring the manager’s significant influence on player selection and team tactics.