A promising signing
In a summer marked by few changes, Pau Víctor has become the only addition to FC Barcelona. The club has spent 3 million euros on his transfer, acquired from Girona, where he stood out extraordinarily last season as Barça Atlètic’s top scorer. With the departure of Marc Guiu, Barcelona has placed a strong bet on this young talent, who will begin to demonstrate his full potential under the direction of Hansi Flick.
Successful presentation in the United States
Pau Víctor’s first display in the culer shirt in the United States was stellar. Against Manchester City, the forward shone, picking up the match’s MVP award and scoring the opening goal. The impression he has made in these first weeks of working with Flick is very positive, and it is hoped that this good start will lead him to integrate strongly into the squad.
Vitor Roque, on the tightrope
On the other hand, Vitor Roque’s situation is not the most favorable. In the same game against City, the Brazilian took up a position on the left wing while Pau Víctor played as a center forward, a decision that shows Flick’s intentions. Since his arrival, Vitor has failed to show his best as a starter, and his performance led to Flick opting to replace him at half-time.
The search for a solution by Vitor Roque
FC Barcelona is in a complicated situation regarding Vitor Roque. The board has expressed the need to reduce the staff, and the Brazilian is one of the candidates to be transferred. However, the hurdles are high, as the goal of recouping the €30 million investment is not seen as viable if it continues to show poor performance. Some voices in the club already consider that the best option is to look for a transfer that eases the player’s salary burden.
Competition for Lewandowski
Pau Víctor not only represents a challenge for Vitor Roque, but also for Robert Lewandowski. The Polish striker had an unsatisfactory season last season. Although many trust that with Hansi Flick he will be able to recover his best level, the presence of Pau Víctor forces him to compete for the title. There are those in Barcelona who are already venturing that the young attacker could succeed in unseating Lewandowski in the not too distant future, so it will be interesting to follow the evolution of the two forwards during the season.