Status of transfer negotiations:
Latium
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Barcelona
Rejected Lazio's bid for
Roark
The offer. Lazio offered €20 million for 50% ownership of Roque, but Barcelona wanted a transfer fee of €40 million in case of a permanent transfer. As the offer failed to meet the requirements, Barcelona decided to wait for a better solution.
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Proposal for the Riyadh crescent
: Riyadh Crescent may offer €40 million plus bonuses to further increase the transfer amount. While this offer could drastically improve Barcelona's finances and recoup their investment in Roque, Roque and his agent are currently refusing to enter into negotiations with the Saudi club despite the latter offering a lucrative contract.
Player Will and Choice:
Rourke's will.
: Roque prefers to stay and play in Europe, responding positively to Lazio's offer. Barcelona are considering sending Roque out on loan, but are currently favoring a permanent move. Porto and Betis have also shown interest in Roque, but both clubs are only considering a loan and are unwilling to include a mandatory buyout clause.
Future Plans:
Barcelona's program
: Barcelona hope to resolve Roque's future as soon as possible after the end of their US tour. The club plans to use the transfer to improve its financial situation and get a return on its investment in Roque. Roque is no longer in coach Frick's plans at the moment.
