03/19/2024 Act. at 11:58 CET
Vitor Roque’s routine has changed a lot in a very short space of time. He landed in Barcelona on December 27 when he was just 18 years old. He had just gotten married, he had only known for a very short time that he was going to travel to Barcelona to play for Barça’s first team. He had said goodbye to the club that had been his second home, Athletico Paranaense. Many things at once. And everything to assimilate.
Almost unable to blink, The Roque Lins family packed everything in a huge number of suitcases and headed to Spain. The father, Juvenal; the mother, Hercilia; the sister, Vitoria. And the brand new wife, Dayana. Shortly after setting foot in Barcelona he headed to the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper to meet Xavi and his new teammates. In some cases, idols. Like Lewandowski. In the blink of an eye he saw himself exercising next to a reference.
ARRIVE AND KISS THE SAINT
The debut came quickly. Even more than expected. The losses and the context were conducive for Xavi to pull the Brazilian. In the 78th minute he entered the field of play at the Gran Canaria Stadium. And he had a very clear opportunity to make his debut as a scorer. In fact, in his first two appearances he missed a couple of good opportunities to score that first goal as a Barcelona player. But he was made to wait until January 31. A header from the outside center by Cancelo decided the match against Osasuna (1-0). Ecstasy and happiness for the Roque Lins.
It was a fantastic week for a striker from Mineiro who found the net again a couple of days later against Alavés. Overflowing enthusiasm from all sectors. From there, we have seen it in dribs and drabs. He has lowered his ‘sufflé’ a bit and, without going any further, has 57 ‘in the last six games.
FIRST BREATH
This break will be good for the former Paranaense and Cruzeiro player to put his feet on the ground, rest and disconnect. For the first time he will have 4-5 days of relaxation, since he has not been called up by the Brazilian team.
Already settled in his new home after a few first weeks at the Hotel Sofía, the striker, who turned 19 at the end of February, is like a sponge. In a learning phase until the end of the season and being available whenever called up. There will be time to see with the new coach his options for having a leading role and whether a loan should be studied, etc.
2024-03-19 10:45:50
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