Vitor Roque Opens Opportunity to Return to Europe, Manchester United Interested

Gilabola.com – Vitor Roque is now one of the players who is attracting the attention of big European clubs, including Manchester United, after returning to Brazil and showing impressive performances at Palmeiras.

The 20-year-old striker previously failed to adapt at Barcelona, ​​spent a loan spell at Real Betis, and then returned to Brazil. Roque stated that he has dreams of returning to play in Europe, while his agent and club prepare for a possible transfer next January.

Despite enjoying his career at Palmeiras, Roque’s steady performance with 16 goals and three assists from 30 matches earned him a recall to the Brazilian national team. This situation also makes several Premier League clubs, including Chelsea and Tottenham, continue to monitor the player’s progress.

Roque stressed that his return to Brazil was not due to financial concerns, but rather part of his career plans, and he continues to prioritize developing his skills at Palmeiras before considering a return to Europe.

Roque’s Career and Ambitions

Roque first moved to Barcelona in the summer of 2023 from Athletico Paranaense and made his debut in January 2024. However, he struggled to show consistent performance under manager Xavi Hernandez and his successor Hansi Flick.

During the 2024/25 season, Roque was loaned to Real Betis but was unable to make a significant impact. The decision to return to Brazil in February with a transfer worth IDR 483 billion to Palmeiras was considered a step to restore his career.

The young striker said that playing for a big club like Barcelona is every athlete’s dream, and he is determined to return to Europe one day after strengthening himself at Palmeiras.

Roque’s agent, Andre Cury, stated that currently many European clubs, especially from the Premier League and Italy, are contacting them to find out the price and transfer conditions. He emphasized that even though many offers were coming in, Roque remained focused on his performance at Palmeiras.

Transfer Prospects and Club Interest

According to reports, an offer from the Arab world worth IDR 679 billion was rejected, while a potential offer from the Premier League was estimated at IDR 970 billion. Roque is reportedly willing to consider offers that are good for all parties, as long as he remains happy at Palmeiras.

Manchester United itself is known to have spent IDR 4.5 trillion in the summer on new players, with three of the four recruits focused on the attack line. The club is now said to be prioritizing the recruitment of a central midfielder as an addition before looking at other striker options.

It is believed that Roque’s return to Europe will provide an additional option for United and other clubs who need a talented young striker with international experience and the ability to adapt quickly.

Despite this, Roque still prioritizes self-development and consistent performance at Palmeiras as his main priority before considering a move.

If the transfer takes place, Roque’s return to Europe would be an important step in his career and reaffirm his ambition to play for the continent’s top clubs.

This situation also shows how big clubs monitor young talents who show impressive performances after returning from experience in Europe.

The final decision regarding Roque’s future will most likely be influenced by an offer that balances the transfer value, the player’s readiness and the aspirations of the Brazilian and European clubs.