Vitor Roque: When Incoming Barcelona Signing Hailed Cristiano Ronaldo As ‘Incomparable’

• Barcelona have reportedly agreed a deal to sign Vitor Roque from Brazilian side Athletico Paranaense
• According to Fabrizio Romano, Vitor will play for Barca despite interest from other clubs and will arrive in 2024
• But his old comments heaping praise on Cristiano Ronaldo have resurfaced

Vitor Roque, a soon-to-be FC Barcelona player, once expressed his admiration for Cristiano Ronaldo, emphasizing the Portuguese phenomenon's unparalleled talent.

Renowned for his unwavering dedication, disciplined lifestyle, and relentless pursuit of success at the highest level, Ronaldo continues to inspire the younger generation both on and off the field.

It comes as no surprise that emerging talents, destined to dominate world football in the upcoming years, idolize the former Real Madrid and Manchester United star during their teenage years.

Among them is Vitor Roque, the Brazilian wonderkid, who has earned the moniker "New Ronaldo" due to his similar playing style to the three-time World Footballer of the Year, Ronaldo de Lima, did Roque sayreports.

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Roque on Ronaldo

Following the news of Barcelona's agreement to sign Roque, fans were quick to uncover an old tweet from the youngster, in which he stated that Cristiano Ronaldo was not comparable to anyone else, per Sportskeeda.

The tweet, dated November 3, 2021, read: "please do not compare CRISTIANO RONALDO with anyone."

Why did Roque praise Ronaldo?

Following Ronaldo's impressive brace that helped Manchester United secure a 2-2 draw against Atalanta in the UEFA Champions League group stage, Roque promptly took to Twitter to express his thoughts.

However, it is worth noting that the intense rivalry between Barcelona and Real Madrid has played a significant role in shaping the preferences of Blaugrana supporters, who often favour Lionel Messi over the Portuguese legend.

As a result, some opposing fans may utilize Roque's tweet, posted a couple of years ago, as a means of bantering Barcelona.

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Barcelona to splash for Roque?

In a previous publication, Sports Brief reported that Barcelona are ready to spend big to buy two young Brazilian wonderkids, with one of them dubbed the “New Ronaldo” following their exploits.

Even at the age of 17, many supporters refer to Vitor Roque, who plays for Athletico Paranaense, as "the next Ronaldo Nazario", as he is a remarkable talent.