It is a statement that has sparked a lot of chatter at Barça in the past few hours. Once perceived as a true Catalan with the club’s DNA, Vitor Roque has made a bold revelation about Cristiano Ronaldo.
For years, it has become a common trend. When a young player begins to shine on the global stage, people tend to compare them to a legend or ask them to reveal their footballing idol. While some impressive revelations emerge in the quest for these insights adored by football fans, certain unexpected answers make headlines. In recent hours, Brazilian forward Vitor Roque has completely surprised everyone by mentioning Cristiano Ronaldo.
Roque’s truth delights Madridistas and enrages Catalans
Arriving at FC Barcelona midway through last season to rescue the struggling club under Xavi Hernandez, Vitor Roque never managed to make his mark. Despite receiving a warm welcome, the 19-year-old forward couldn’t integrate as expected. After just a few matches, he completely faded from the spotlight. Signed for a hefty sum by Deco and Joan Laporta, the star who had shone at Atletico Paranaense in Brazil (2022–2023, 81 matches and 28 goals) was even pushed out at the start of the current season.
Frustrated by the treatment he received at Barça, Vitor Roque decided to revive his career far from Catalonia. Currently on loan at Real Betis, where he has already scored 5 goals in 14 matches, the player still under contract with the Catalan side has made a comment that may likely prevent him from ever donning the Barça jersey again. In an interview with Real Betis’ official channel, Roque made an unexpected nod to Madrid legend Cristiano Ronaldo.
CR7 ahead of Messi and Neymar for Roque
After discussing his whirlwind arrival in La Liga last December, the teenager spoke about his childhood idol, who, contrary to expectations, is not Lionel Messi, as most Catalan players often claim. “My idol? Cristiano. And I also really like Neymar, for his style of play and Brazilian magic. But Cristiano too, to be honest,” Vitor revealed in remarks relayed by Goal.
While this statement has delighted fans of the five-time Ballon d’Or winner and Real Madrid supporters, it has caused uproar at Barça. According to most reactions on social media, the 19-year-old forward “failed to make an impact” because of his love for the Portuguese legend, although this remains mere speculation. In any case, after this declaration, Vitor Roque, who dared to openly express what Catalans hate to hear, may no longer have the chance to wear the jersey of the club that signed him for over €40 million just about a year ago.
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