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By Jamie Spencer Xavi has admitted that it was not the plan for Vitor Roque to join Barcelona when he did in winter, having opted against using the Brazilian striker for the past month. The Roque deal struck with Athletico Paranaense could eventually total €61m, a €30m fixed fee plus €31m in add-ons. But his first few months in Spain have been underwhelming. The transfer was agreed in the summer of 2023 with the intention that Roque might link up with the Catalans a year later. But that date was brought forward midway through this season. “The intention was not for Vitor Roque to come in Decem…

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