Vitor Roque is touching down in Barcelona today.

The departing Athletico Paranaense striker will sign formally for Barca on January 1. The 18 year-old joins for €40m plus bonuses.

Roque will land in Barcelona on Wednesday and will be involved in his first training session on Thursday, while the presentation is set for January 3rd.

The possible debut could occur on the 4th against Las Palmas.

Barca management see Roque, 18, working closely with Robert Lewandowski ahead of eventually succeeding the Pole.