Memphis Depay has joked about the transfer to Barcelona for several months, with the Lyon striker becoming a free agent in the summer, but the Dutchman says that the Liga giants are not the only side in the race with his signature.
Barcelona has shown interest in Memphis Depay
The highly rated Dutch international became a target for Barça when Ronald Koeman took over the management reins. There was no deal then or during the winter, but the 27-year-old will take on a new challenge at the end of the current campaign as his contract in France ends. When Memphis Depay swore at his options, the former Man Utd winger said Barcelona showed an interest in him, but they weren’t the only ones. At the moment, nothing has been done with any team.
Memphis has been slow to call about where it will play in 2021-22, with an internal campaign to finish in Ligue 1, before attention turns to international issues at this summer’s European Championship. According to Memphis, it wants to focus on the Euro first. A decision about its future deserves some time of reflection. Depay would not want to end their contract in Lyon and are now enjoying their freedom and football.
Memphis is still thinking
A test period at Man Utd under Jose Mourinho and Louis van Gaal saw Memphis Depay lose its love of the game, but its spark was rediscovered in France. In his five seasons with Lyon, the Dutch star has recorded 76 goals and 53 assists in 177 games. Memphis added that it would be in his heart, a part of life and thought to add a tattoo, a souvenir or a date. Coming here was a great decision. People would say why is Depay leaving Man Utd? A new coach will arrive, in the largest club in the world.