The Brazilian Club Announces ‘O Tigrinho’ Farewell Match Against Santos Before Departing for Europa League
The Last Match, However, Will Be Against Cuiabá, the Next Generation
Athletico Paranaense Announces Vitor Roque’s Impending Departure to Barcelona
Through its social media channels, the vibrant Brazilian club has confirmed the arrangement of a farewell match for ‘O Tigrinho’ at the League Arena, which will be against Santos.
“A see you soon. The last match before the athletic adventure. The match against Santos will be Vitor Roque’s final appearance at the League Arena before embarking on his journey to Europa,” read the message.
IT WAS BRIEF! ⚡️🔴⚫️
The heat of the game is the last thing. The match against Santos will be Vitor Roque’s final appearance at the League Arena before heading to the Europa League. #Athletico pic.twitter.com/D1is2s6FIF
— Athletico Paranaense (@AthleticoPR) December 2, 2023
The Brazilian forward made a comeback after a 25-year absence from the field, having recovered from a serious ankle injury. He had not played since September 22, and despite initial doubts about his ability to wear the team’s jersey, he did it and even scored a goal.
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‘O Tigrinho’ still has two more matches ahead to regain his form. Athletico Paranaense, currently eighth in the Serie A, has a chance to secure a spot in the Libertadores preliminary rounds. However, if they fail to do so, Vitor Roque’s farewell match will be against Cuiabá, alongside the youth team, on December 7.
According to reliable sources, the club plans for Vitor Roque to travel to Barcelona on December 16, after a week of vacation. The ideal scenario would be to allow him enough time to acclimate before joining the team with full energy. It is expected that his debut could take place on January 4 against UD Las Palmas.