Vitor Roque’s Official Presentation: Barcelona Delays Unveiling to January 5, 2024

Barcelona has rescheduled the official presentation of Vitor Roque to their fans, now set for January 5, 2024, according to multiple sources.

Reports from Mundo Deportivo indicate that the event was shifted from January 3rd to avoid clashing with the preview for the Las Palmas game. While Xavi had contemplated including Roque in the squad for the Las Palmas match, it seems unlikely now, given the delay in the player’s official introduction to the fans.

Compounding the situation, Roque is yet to be registered in La Liga, pending Barcelona’s provision of the necessary financial guarantee.

Since his arrival in Barcelona on December 27th, the 18-year-old has been training with the rest of the squad, adding anticipation to his potential impact on Barcelona’s attack. The club is hopeful that Roque will inject a breath of fresh air, addressing criticisms of their attack’s inconsistency in converting significant chances.