The €31m in variables: how Barcelona's Vitor Roque payments are broken down and how it impacts his future
Barcelona’s January signing of Vitor Roque has not gone exactly to plan, with the 19-year-old Brazilian featuring for just 310 minutes in the last four months, and Xavi keeping him well away from the most crucial games of the season. That issue burst into the headlines on Sunday night, as his agent Andre Cury demanded more minutes or a transfer for Roque, ruling out a loan, which had been suggested.
Roque moved for €30m plus €31m in variables, with many questioning such a large spend, and bringing the deal forward from this summer, for a player that was not going to play a key role in the second half of the season.
As per Relevo, the deal will see Barcelona pay €5m per year over the course of six years to make up his fixed fee. Meanwhile the variables consist of €5m per season every time Roque plays 50% of the minutes available, reaching an upper limit of €25m. Of the remaining €6m, €5m will be paid if Roque is chosen amongst the top three Ballon d’Or candidates, and a further €1m will be awarded should he win it.
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