Winner of the Ballon d’Or in 1999, when he played for Barcelona, Rivaldo became involved in the controversy over Vitor Roque’s lack of opportunities at the club. And he defended the young striker. According to the former number 10, the Brazilian deserved more space since arriving in Spain.
— I think Barcelona didn’t know how to give Vitor Roque more opportunities and he’s a good player, he has a future. We know what he did at Athletico-PR and in the Brazilian Championship that he starred in — said Rivaldo, in an interview with Betfair.net.
Vitor Roque stood out at Cruzeiro and Athletico-PR and aroused the interest of Barcelona, who signed the player for 40 million euros (213.4 million reais at the time). The expectation was that Tigrinho would win minutes on the field and live up to the expectations created since his arrival.
— I don’t know if it was a lack of opportunities or if he didn’t show (capacity) in Barcelona’s training and that’s why he didn’t have the opportunity — said the club’s former number 10.
The soap opera involving the Brazilian player and the Spanish club will gain new decisive chapters, as the European season is in its final stretch. If it is outside the coach’s plans, the athlete’s manager has already guaranteed that Vitor will only leave through a permanent sale.
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