Vitor Roque's transfer from Barcelona to Palmeiras is set to fall through due to the Royal Spanish Football Federation's [RFEF] regulations which prevent Real Betis cutting his loan short, various sources have told ESPN.

Roque joined Barcelona in January 2024 in a transfer worth €30million (£26m; $33m) in fixed fees, plus €31m more in add-ons.

Palmeiras have ended talks with Barcelona to sign Vitor Roque permanently as La Liga refused to authorise the transfer.

While Real Betis manager Manuel Pellegrini has made it clear that he is counting on Vitor Roque for the second half of the season, the club’s sporting director, Manu Fajardo, has acknowledged

The Brazilian forward will remain at Betis until the end of the season, at which point he will return to FC Barcelona.

According to a report from Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona are yet to receive an official offer from Palmeiras for Vitor Roque, but Real Betis are keeping a close watch on the situation. This is because

Palmeiras have not given up hope of signing Barcelona loanee Vitor Roque before the transfer window closes in Brazil on Feb. 28, ESPN Brasil reported.

Barcelona are close to selling Vitor Roque to Palmeiras as Real Betis loanee is set to end his nightmare in Europe.

Vitor Roque’s future has become a hot topic in recent days, as Palmeiras face a race against time to sign the Brazilian before the country’s transfer market closes on February 28.However, despite