Future Barcelona star escapes earthquake in Morocco along with Chelsea and Real Madrid youngsters

Future Barcelona forward Vitor Roque | Imago

Future Barcelona star escapes earthquake in Morocco along with Chelsea and Real Madrid youngsters

Ayoola Kelechi 22:45 - 09.09.2023

Barcelona's future striker Vitor Roque was part of the Brazil U23 team stationed in Morocco for international friendlies

Brazilian forward Vitor Roque, along with the Brazilian U23 national team, have escaped a worrisome encounter with the powers of nature in Morocco after they dodged the earthquake that rocked Marrakech. 

Brazil team escape Morocco Earthquake

The Brazilian squad is in Morocco to play the country’s U23 team in a two-legged series of friendlies to prepare for the 2024 Olympics in Paris and have already played against the Atlas Lions’ youth side in the first match of the series. 

Brazil lost the first leg to Morocco and were in their hotel in Fez awaiting the second leg on Monday when the earthquake, which has now claimed more than 1,000 lives, hit. 

Vitor Roque joins Barcelona

The entire team was forced to evacuate their hotel rooms in Fez as the 6.8 magnitude earthquake was felt in most parts of Morocco and even some neighbouring countries. 

Vitor Roque set for Barcelona move

The Brazil U23 team did not record any casualties while they mustered by the hotel pool before moving back to their rooms for the night.

Vitor Roque, who started for the Brazilian team that lost the first leg to Morocco, is a prized asset of LaLiga giants Barcelona, who signed the 18-year-old striker from Athletico Paranaense for €40 million. 

The young forward is set to join his new team in January despite the deal being agreed on in the summer, and he has already earned rave reviews for his performances in Brazil. 

Vitor Roque will join Barcelona in January 2024 following an agreement with Athletico Paranaense | Imago

The Brazil U23 team also included Chelsea’s Andre Santos, Real Madrid’s Vinicius Tobias, and Manchester City’s Kayky. 

 

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