A Betis Delegation in Barcelona
Recently, a delegation from Real Betis, led by iconic figure Joaquín Sánchez, traveled to Barcelona to participate in a decisive meeting with the board of directors of FC Barcelona. The main objective of this meeting was to discuss the loan of Vitor Roque, a young 19-year-old Brazilian striker who, despite having been signed by Barça in January 2024, is facing difficulties in registering in LaLiga. The player’s contractual situation has generated the possibility of a temporary loan.
A Golden Opportunity: Double Negotiation
During the talks, a new name emerged that could change the course of the negotiations: Ansu Fati. Real Betis, aware of the striker’s circumstances, are determined to strengthen their attacking line and are concentrating all their efforts on attracting Vitor Roque to Sevilla. Apparently, Hansi Flick does not count on the Brazilian, and Barça’s entourage is looking for a solution for his departure.
Meeting with Vitor Roque
The Betis delegation, made up of Joaquín Sánchez, Ramón Alarcón (CEO of Betis) and Manu Fajardo (sports director), met with Vitor Roque, his father and his agent, André Cury. At this summit, Betis assured the player that he would have many more opportunities to play under the direction of Manuel Pellegrini, a crucial aspect for the young talent’s development. Roque, who has expressed his interest in continuing in LaLiga, is seriously considering joining the Verdiblanco team, which could be a significant step forward in his career.
The Future of Ansu Fati
However, Vitor Roque’s situation was not the only topic of interest at the meeting. Betis also showed interest in Ansu Fati, a player who has seen his role at Barça diminish. Despite his undeniable talent, Fati has not managed to convince Hansi Flick. With fierce competition in the Barça forward line, the player’s future is at a point of uncertainty, which makes his possible signing for Betis an attractive option, especially if Roque’s loan becomes complicated.
Competition for Vitor Roque
As for Vitor Roque, Betis are not alone in their pursuit. Sporting Clube de Portugal are also interested and have submitted an offer in excess of €20 million for the player, a proposition that is more attractive to Barça as it would guarantee them immediate income. However, the player is pushing to stay in Spain.
Challenges in Negotiation by Ansu Fati
As for Ansu Fati, the player could be open to joining Betis. Barça consider a loan to be the best option, and Manuel Pellegrini has already given his approval. However, the main obstacle lies in the player’s salary; the Catalan club is not willing to cover his entire salary, and Betis cannot assume a large part of this burden either. Thus, the situation of both players becomes an issue to be closely followed in the coming days.
