"I went to Europe very soon. I learned a lot from my experience. In the same way, returning to Brazilian football is not a step backwards, quite the contrary,"
"Sometimes you have to take a step back to take two steps forward. Luiz Henrique is also proof of this, he returned and won titles with Botafogo. I hope to follow the same path: come back and win titles,"
"It wasn't about money, no. I have between 10 and 15 years left in my career, God willing. It's not the time to think about that. But of course, when I left, I had a career plan for myself,"
"Every athlete dreams of playing for a club like Barcelona, one of the best clubs in the world. It's a dream."
Vitor Roque signed for FC Barcelona in January 2024 after emerging as a leading young South American striker. He featured scarcely under Xavi Hernández and saw limited opportunities under Hansi Flick, prompting a summer 2024 loan to Real Betis where he only intermittently impressed. A winter move back to Brazil with Palmeiras followed, and strong form there led to a Brazil call-up by Carlo Ancelotti. Roque said he went to Europe early, learned from the experience, and views returning to Brazilian football as not a step backwards but a chance to rebuild and win titles. He insisted the Barcelona move was motivated by a dream rather than money and outlined a long-term career plan.
Read at Barca Universal
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