Chelsea Football Club is reportedly interested in signing Athletico Paranaense forward Vitor Roque. The Blues having made initial contact with the player’s representatives. Roque is a highly-rated forward in Brazil, with the 18-year-old having made a significant impact for his club’s youth teams. Moreover, the Brazilian under-20 national team has called up the young striker to showcase his potential and ability.
Chelsea has been monitoring Roque’s progress for some time now, with the club having identified him as a long-term target. Besides, the commitment of the Blues to developing young talent is well-known. The Brazilian striker would fit perfectly into their strategy of building for the future.
The young striker possesses a range of attributes that would make him an excellent addition to the Chelsea squad. He is known for his pace, dribbling ability, and clinical finishing in front of goal. Moreover, Roque is capable of playing on either wing. In addition to that, he can play in a central attacking role providing vesatality to any team he plays for.
Will Roque be able to solve Chelsea’s striker problems?
The Blues have been struggling to find goals and the lack of a striker in their team is proving to be a major problem. Also, Chelsea are said to have a “Number 9 Curse”, which has shown that whichever player has wore the No. 9 for them has seen a downfall in his performances. Only, the legend Didier Drogba was one of the names who played oustandingly with a No. 9 jersey for Chelsea. It will be interesting to see if Roque gets to wear the No. 9 for Chelsea or he will choose a different number Jersey.
Reports suggest that Chelsea’s interest in Roque is genuine, and the club has already contacted the player’s representatives to express their interest. While negotiations are still in the early stages, it is clear that the Blues are serious about bringing the young forward to Stamford Bridge. Finally, it will be a big boost for Chelsea if they manage to secure the services of Roque.
