According to Sport, Barça have rejected Lazio’s €20 million offer to buy 50% of Roque’s rights.
Barça’s stance is clear, they will not register Roque and will definitely sell the Brazilian player this summer. However, Barça have not received many offers for Roque, and their negotiations with Lazio seem to be on the verge of breaking down.
Earlier, Corriere dello Sport reported that Lazio were willing to pay €20 million for 50% of the player’s rights. But Sport understands that Barça only accept a full €40 million permanent transfer, which Lazio cannot afford.
Saudi team Al-Hilal’s offer is still on the table, and Barça hope to force the player to make a decision after the US tour, as this would be a significant financial boost for the club. By selling Roque, the club can recoup its investment and make an unexpected profit, while the Brazilian player is not in Flick’s plans.
Roque personally prefers to stay in Europe and is willing to join Lazio. Barça have also received loan offers for Roque, but the club is currently prioritizing a permanent transfer. Porto are waiting, while Real Betis have also shown interest, but they are only willing to cover the player’s salary for one season and include a non-obligatory purchase option in the loan agreement.
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