Betis coach responds to Palmeiras’ interest

Despite the Betis having only suffered a disappointing 1-1 draw against Rayo Vallecano, last Sunday (22), the Brazilian striker, Victor Roquewas highly praised by the coach, Manuel Pellegrini.

Vitor Roque suffered a penalty in the first half, converted by midfielder Isco, who opened the scoring for the Seville team. However, in the second half, Camacho equalized for the visitors and left everything the same at Benito Villamarín.

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Despite not scoring, Tigrinho was saved by Pellegrini. The coach’s comments come after the news that the Palm trees is interested in signing the player for the next Brazilian season.

“He’s a young player who’s starting his career. He’s 19 years old, so we can’t demand from him the experience of a footballer who has already played more games,” explained Pellegrini, after the draw with Rayo.

“He spent 90 minutes running, trying to create opportunities. He provoked the penalty, had a cross shot and a one-on-one with the goalkeeper that he didn’t convert. As he gains peace of mind, he will also improve the precision in his definitions inside the area”, he reinforced.

Manuel Pellegrini, Betis coach, on Vitor Roque

He is a growing player who gives us a lot.

Betis is “at the limit”, says Spanish newspaper

Palmeiras’ interest in Vitor Roque reached Betis. According to the Catalan newspaper, Sport, the Spanish club is “at the limit” and will need to reduce its payroll before being able to strengthen itself in the next window of the European market.

A departure for Vitor Roque from Betis to Palmeiras is still considered highly unlikely.

However, Betis’ salary limit could make the deal viable: in short, the team needs to get rid of players if it wants to bring in any reinforcements at the beginning of 2025.

“The signing is unlikely, because Vitor Roque is a starter at Betis and an important piece for Manuel Pellegrini at the start of the season”, says an excerpt from the report from Sport.

Palmeiras defines the value of having Vitor Roque

Despite the complexity of the negotiation, considering that Vitor Roque is Betis’ starter and second top scorer this season, Palmeiras already has a defined value to invest in the Brazilian.

According to the UOLthe São Paulo club would be willing to pay 20 million euros (R$127 million) for the striker, who belongs to Barcelona and is on loan to Betis until June 30, 2025.

The contract also stipulates a purchase option worth 25 million euros, for 80% of the player’s economic rights.