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Vitor Roque rejects lucrative Al-Hilal offer as Brazilian attacker refuses to give up on Barcelona career despite Nico Williams and Dani Olmo pursuits

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According to <a href="https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1817855084493193610" target="_blank">Fabrizio Romano</a>, Roque's camp turned down an initial contract proposal from Saudi Pro League champions Al-Hilal after earlier contact between them and Barcelona. Instead, Al-Hilal have enquired about other young strikers, including Aston Villa's Jhon Duran - wanted by West Ham.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Roque arrived at Barcelona from Athletico Paranaense in January but was afforded precious little game time from former coach Xavi - just 319 minutes spread across 14 La Liga appearances. <a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/vitor-roque-rechaza-salir-barca-106222559" target="_blank">SPORT</a> has reported the club would be willing to let the 19-year-old go, but only for a permanent sale in excess of €40 million (£34m/$43m).<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-sa/lists/vitor-roque-nightmare-nearly-over-barcelona-talks-al-hilal-transfer-struggling-brazilian/blt98197ca0b99f0f82" target="_blank"> Al-Hilal were seemingly prepared to do it, as well as offer handsome personal terms</a>, but Roque said no. His determination to prove himself to new Barca boss Hansi Flick comes amid summer interest in Nico Williams and Dani Olmo.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Roque has a contract at Barcelona until the summer of 2031, seven and a half years from the point of his arrival. The transfer fee saw €30m (£26m/$32m) guaranteed, with as much again payable in potential add-ons.

DID YOU KNOW?

Roque will get his chance to impress Flick over the coming days, havinged travelled to the United States as part of a 31-player pre-season squad. The absence of Ferran Torres and Lamine Yamal for the time being due to Euro 2024 involvement, will also be a boost in his quest to stake his claim for a place.

WHAT NEXT FOR VITOR ROQUE?

Vitor Roque rejects lucrative Al-Hilal offer as Brazilian attacker refuses to give up on Barcelona career despite Nico Williams and Dani Olmo pursuits | Goal.com Ghana

Vitor Roque is not ready to throw in the towel at Barcelona amid a big offer from Saudi Arabia and expected attacking signings this summer.