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.

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

What was expected to be a hopeful day for Barcelona has turned into a sour one following La Liga and RFEF’s decision to block the transfer of Vitor Roque.The Brazilian looked set for a move to

Palmeiras are ready to pay €27m for 80 percent of the player's rights. But Mundo Deportivo says there will be no transfer to the Brazilian club. The reason is that Real Betis does not want to break the loan agreement prematurely. Also Roque wants to stay with the LaLiga club.

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.

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

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