Bosnia And Herzegovina
Burkina Faso
Czech Republic
EL Salvador
Indonesia
International Tournaments
Montenegro
North Macedonia
South Africa
United Arab Emirates

Vitor Roque calls Barcelona move a "dream come true"

sportsmole.co.uk, 29 December 2023, 15:18
Vitor Roque has branded his move to Barcelona a "dream come true", with the attacker potentially making his debut for the La Liga champions against Las Palmas on January 4.

Barcelona confirmed the 18-year-old's arrival from Athletico Paranaense earlier this week, with the Brazilian signing a contract at Camp Nou until June 2031, which includes a €500m (£434.7m) release clause.

Roque has arrived at the club off the back of scoring 28 goals and registering 11 assists in 81 appearances for Athletico Paranaense.

The Brazil international has opened up on his switch to the Catalan outfit, calling it a "dream come true", but he has vowed to remain "calm".

"At first I didn't believe it. After a while, it became serious. I spoke to my father and, when it was confirmed, I was very happy because I was making my dream come true," Roque told Barcelona's official media.

"I've been a Barca fan all my life. It was my only option. It is the best club in the world and it was always my dream to play here. Great idols like Romario and Neymar have also played for this team and they made history. It will be a pleasure to defend this shirt.

"I'm calm. I try not to think too much, not to go any further. I just want to help the club as much as I can to win as many titles as possible.

"This one is clear to me: winning the Champions League would be my biggest dream. I really want to do things well and win as much as possible with Barca. I'm looking forward to learning and enjoying the best in the world."

Roque also said that he is looking forward to playing alongside Robert Lewandowski and international teammate Raphinha at the club.

"Yes, of course. They're all very good, but I'm really looking forward to playing with Lewandowski. And of course with Raphinha too. I'll be fulfilling a dream," he said.

"He told me everything wonderful about Barca and that it's a fantastic club, perfect, with all the facilities to learn and work."

Roque could be involved in Barcelona's next game against Las Palmas on January 4, when the Catalan outfit will be aiming to make it successive wins in Spain's top flight.

Xavi's side will then take on Barbastro in the Copa del Rey before facing Osasuna in the semi-finals of the Spanish Super Cup ahead of a potential final against either Real Madrid or Atletico Madrid.

29 December 2023
sportsmole.co.uk
Team News: Manchester City vs. Sheffield United injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Manchester City will attempt to claim their fourth consecutive victory in across all competitions when they welcome Sheffield United to the Etihad Stadium for their final Premier League match of 2023 on Saturday.
29 December 2023
talksport.com
Forgotten Liverpool man who left Dortmund due to Klopp returns to rescue club
Borussia Dortmund legend Nuri Sahin has returned to the club as an assistant head coach.
29 December 2023
sportsmole.co.uk
Manchester United
Manchester United head coach Erik ten Hag has said that the INEOS Group 'want to work with him'.
29 December 2023
sportsmole.co.uk
Erik ten Hag provides Manchester United injury update ahead of Nottingham Forest clash
Manchester United head coach Erik ten Hag has said that he is expecting to have "a similar squad" available for Saturday's Premier League clash with Nottingham Forest as he had against Aston Villa.
29 December 2023
sportsmole.co.uk
Carlo Ancelotti signs new Real Madrid deal until June 2026
Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti has signed a new deal at Bernabeu until June 2026.
29 December 2023
talksport.com
Anthony Joshua next fight: All we know about AJ's next opponent
Anthony Joshua is starting to look back to his best and is eyeing some big fights in 2024 after dispatching Otto Wallin.
29 December 2023
sportsmole.co.uk
Erling Haaland one of four Manchester City players ruled out of Sheffield United game
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has confirmed that Erling Haaland, Kevin De Bruyne, Jeremy Doku and John Stones are all ruled out of Saturday's Premier League clash with Sheffield United at the Etihad Stadium.
29 December 2023
talksport.com
Arsenal legend Seaman sends message to goalkeeper Ramsdale amid transfer rumours
Arsenal legend David Seaman has urged goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale to stay at the club in January.
29 December 2023
sportsmole.co.uk
Liverpool to assess Alexis Mac Allister ahead of Newcastle United clash
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has confirmed that Alexis Mac Allister is in with an outside chance of making his comeback from injury in Monday's Premier League clash with Newcastle United.
29 December 2023
talksport.com
Inter Miami to release new kit after Messi helps them to break little known rule
Lionel Messi is an international superstar and his presence at Inter Miami has allowed them to break tradition in Major League Soccer.
29 December 2023
sportsmole.co.uk
Borussia Dortmund's Ramy Bensebaini expresses interest in joining Manchester United
Borussia Dortmund left-back Ramy Bensebaini has admitted that he would be interested in joining Manchester United.
29 December 2023
sportsmole.co.uk
Barcelona 'weighing up move for Arsenal-linked Douglas Luiz'
Barcelona are reportedly weighing up a move for Aston Villa midfielder Douglas Luiz next summer.
29 December 2023
talksport.com
Bournemouth midfielder Traore contracts malaria and faces spell on sidelines
Bournemouth midfielder Hamed Traore is facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines after contracting malaria.
29 December 2023
talksport.com
David Moyes to sign new contract as West Ham make U-turn on manager's future
West Ham manager David Moyes is set to sign a new two-and-a-half year contract, talkSPORT understands.
29 December 2023
sportsmole.co.uk
Team News: Luton Town vs. Chelsea injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Seeking vengeance for August's 3-0 Stamford Bridge beating, Luton Town welcome Chelsea to their Kenilworth Road headquarters for Saturday lunchtime's Premier League affair.
29 December 2023
sportsmole.co.uk
Victor Osimhen hints at desire to complete Chelsea move
Napoli striker Victor Osimhen has seemingly dropped a hint over a potential transfer to Chelsea.
29 December 2023
talksport.com
Pompey legend jokes family moaned about what he did to kit that Kanye West wore
The legendary Portsmouth goalkeeper whose old kit was featured on Kanye West's Instagram admitted it's been a bit surreal.
29 December 2023
talksport.com
Footage shows De Zerbi being told about Arsenal loss and fans were in hysterics
Cameras caught the moment Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi was told that European qualification rivals West Ham beat Arsenal.
29 December 2023
sportsmole.co.uk
Arsenal team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Fulham
Arsenal will attempt to return to winning ways in their final Premier League match of 2023 when they travel to Craven Cottage to face Fulham on New Year's Eve.
29 December 2023
talksport.com
Battle for Bournemouth ace Leicester title-winner open to Premier League return
Brighton are increasingly confident manager Roberto De Zerbi will sign a new contract despite the interest of several top clubs across Europe.
29 December 2023
sportsmole.co.uk
Premier League Team of the Week - Chris Wood, Alejandro Garnacho, Phil Foden
The 2023-24 Premier League season has reached the halfway point and Liverpool sit pretty at the top of the table following their 2-0 victory over relegation-threatened Burnley on Boxing Day.
29 December 2023
talksport.com
West Ham will never be Man United or Liverpool - give Moyes a new contract now
talkSPORT's Jamie O'Hara has called for West Ham to offer David Moyes a new contract following their latest big win.
29 December 2023
sportsmole.co.uk
Chelsea looking to avoid equalling 23-year run in Luton Town game
Chelsea will be hoping to avoid equalling a 23-year run when they face Luton Town at Kenilworth Road on Saturday.
29 December 2023
talksport.com
Arsenal boast strong record away at Fulham as they look to reignite title charge
Arsenal will look to bounce back against Fulham in a London derby this weekend to wrap up the Premier League's action for 2023.
29 December 2023
talksport.com
Man City out to end year with win over Sheffield United to stay in title race
Manchester City will be aiming to end 2023 with three points as they travel to take on bottom-of-the-table Sheffield United, exclusively live on talkSPORT.
29 December 2023
talksport.com
Luton aiming to move out of relegation zone by taking huge Chelsea scalp
Luton Town have the chance to move out of the Premier League's relegation zone when they host Chelsea, exclusively live on talkSPORT.
29 December 2023
sportsmole.co.uk
Wolverhampton Wanderers forward Sasa Kalajdzic 'interested in Eintracht Frankfurt move'
Wolverhampton Wanderers forward Sasa Kalajdzic may reportedly link up with Eintracht Frankfurt on a six-month loan deal.
29 December 2023
talksport.com
Victor Osimhen sends Chelsea fans wild with cryptic reply to social media plea
Chelsea fans have been left excited for the future after Victor Osimhen's reply on social media to a supporter calling for him to join.
29 December 2023
talksport.com
Tottenham to avoid second defeat to south coast side as Solanke chases Haaland
Tottenham will be keen to ensure a swift return to winning ways when they face Bournemouth in their final game of the year.
29 December 2023
talksport.com
Mark Goldbridge: Every Ten Hag transfer at Man United ranked from best to worst
In an exclusive column for talkSPORT.com, Mark Goldbridge ranks every Manchester United signing made under Erik ten Hag.
29 December 2023
talksport.com
Henry is every Arsenal fan after Defoe makes bold Tottenham prediction
Arsenal fans did not have much to cheer on Thursday night - but they would have enjoyed Thierry Henry's chat with Jermain Defoe.
29 December 2023
talksport.com
How Man City will benefit from AFCON and Asia Cup with star man set to return
Two upcoming international tournaments have come at the worst possible time for Premier League clubs - but Manchester City have no issues.
29 December 2023
sportsmole.co.uk
Barcelona 'at the head of the queue for Mason Greenwood'
Barcelona are reportedly leading the race to sign Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood during next summer's transfer window.
29 December 2023
sportsmole.co.uk
Bayern Munich 'in pole position to secure Raphael Varane signature'
Bayern Munich are reportedly leading the race for Manchester United centre-back Raphael Varane.
29 December 2023
talksport.com
Kanye West bizarrely wears rare 90s goalkeeper shirt from ex-Premier League club
Kanye West sent social media into meltdown after he wore a rare football shirt in his latest post.
29 December 2023
sportsmole.co.uk
Borussia Dortmund 'preparing big bid for Manchester United's Dan Gore'
Manchester United youngster Dan Gore will reportedly be the subject of a 'big bid' from Borussia Dortmund next year, with the Bundesliga outfit determined to bring him to Germany.
Show more

Top News

20 February 2025 sportsmole.co.uk array(0) {} 20 February 2025 sportsmole.co.uk After their magical playoff run fell just short in 2024, the New York Red Bulls hope to begin the 2025 Major League Soccer season on the right foot as they head to TQL Stadium to face FC Cincinnati on Saturday. 20 February 2025 sportsmole.co.uk The 2025 Major League Soccer (MLS) regular season officially gets underway on Saturday, with Inter Miami welcoming New York City FC to Chase Stadium. 20 February 2025 sportsmole.co.uk Chelsea are reportedly determined to sign Crystal Palace centre-back Marc Guehi in the summer transfer window and beat Tottenham Hotspur to his signature. 19 February 2025 sportsmole.co.uk Liverpool have reportedly identified Bayer Leverkusen star Jeremie Frimpong as a replacement for Trent Alexander-Arnold should he leave the club in the summer, but are said to be in competition with Manchester City for his signature. 19 February 2025 sportsmole.co.uk Manchester City suffered their 13th defeat of the season across all competitions against Real Madrid on Wednesday evening, which is the most Pep Guardiola has ever been beaten in a single campaign in his managerial career. 19 February 2025 talksport.com Robbie Fowler has condemned Darwin Nunez for 'criminally' missing a glorious chance to win Liverpool's end-to-end clash at Aston Villa. 19 February 2025 talksport.com Kylian Mbappe had Manchester City on strings and got manager Pep Guardiola doing stuff he'd never experienced before. 19 February 2025 sportsmole.co.uk Freiburg's push for Champions League qualification continues on Friday when they welcome Werder Bremen to Europa-Park Stadion in their 23rd Bundesliga game of the season. 19 February 2025 sportsmole.co.uk The 2024-25 season has brought major change to a previously tired Champions League format, giving a fresh look to UEFA's top tournament. 19 February 2025 sportsmole.co.uk Two sides battling for survival in the Turkish Super Lig go head-to-head on Friday, as Bodrumspor welcome Hatayspor to the Bodrum Ilce Stadyumu in a crucial relegation clash. 19 February 2025 sportsmole.co.uk A direct showdown for fourth place in the Turkish Super Lig takes centre stage on Friday as Eyupspor host Besiktas at the Recep Tayyip Erdogan Stadium. 19 February 2025 talksport.com Kylian Mbappe created football history en route to dumping Manchester City out of the Champions League with a stunning hat-trick. 19 February 2025 sportsmole.co.uk Liverpool wing wizard Mohamed Salah broke a club goalscoring record and emulated the legendary Lionel Messi in the Reds' 2-2 Premier League draw with Aston Villa at Villa Park. 19 February 2025 sportsmole.co.uk Kylian Mbappe scored a hat trick as Real Madrid beat Manchester City 3-1 in the second leg of their Champions League knockout round playoff on Wednesday night to breeze into the next stage of the competition. 19 February 2025 sportsmole.co.uk Liverpool were held to a 2-2 draw by Aston Villa away from home in the Premier League on Wednesday evening and have given Arsenal hope in the Premier League title race. 19 February 2025 sportsmole.co.uk Braga will have the opportunity to kick-start round 23 of the Primeira Liga when they welcome Nacional to the Municipal Stadium on Friday evening. 19 February 2025 talksport.com Mohamed Salah has once again eclipsed Cristiano Ronaldo's best ever goal contribution tally in the Premier League. 19 February 2025 sportsmole.co.uk Leeds United are reportedly interested in Southampton defender Kyle Walker-Peters ahead of the summer transfer window. 19 February 2025 talksport.com Follow all the action as Manchester City must come from behind to beat Real Madrid to remain in the Champions League. 19 February 2025 talksport.com Manchester City were knocked out of the Champions League by Real Madrid at the Bernabeu on Wednesday night. 19 February 2025 talksport.com There is plenty going on in the Premier League this week, and talkSPORT has all the latest news covered. 19 February 2025 sportsmole.co.uk Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly received a major boost in their pursuit of Southampton attacker Tyler Dibling. 19 February 2025 sportsmole.co.uk Inter Milan have reportedly entered the race to sign Corinthians attacker Yuri Alberto. 19 February 2025 sportsmole.co.uk Antonio Rudiger has been recalled to Real Madrid's starting lineup for tonight's Champions League playoff second leg against Manchester City at the Santiago Bernabeu. 19 February 2025 sportsmole.co.uk Leicester City and Crystal Palace are reportedly interested in FC Midtjylland striker Franculino ahead of the summer transfer window. 19 February 2025 sportsmole.co.uk Bournemouth's Andoni Iraola is reportedly an option to replace Carlo Ancelotti, should the Italian leave his job as Real Madrid manager at the end of the 2024-25 campaign. 19 February 2025 sportsmole.co.uk Aston Villa and Liverpool have announced their starting lineups for Wednesday's Premier League fixture. 19 February 2025 sportsmole.co.uk Real Madrid are reportedly giving serious consideration to making a move for Everton's Jarrad Branthwaite during this summer's transfer window. 19 February 2025 sportsmole.co.uk Manchester United attacker Christian Eriksen has calmed suggestions that he could be sidelined for a lengthy period due to the illness that forced him to miss Sunday's Premier League clash with Tottenham Hotspur.