MEMPHIS DEPAY

Spanish giants Football Club Barcelona have sealed the signature of Dutch winger, Memphis Depay.

Ever since completing his redemption process at Lyon, Memphis had become a long time target for the Catalans.

Details of Memphis Depay's contract

The signature of the winger was reportedly completed for free. This is coming after he failed to renew his existing contract with Lyon.

Based on the announcements, his current Barcelona deal runs till sometime in 2023.

Barcelona signatures this summer

The Spanish giants have been one of the busiest clubs in the transfer window this summer.

Previously, they had completed the signature of Eric Garcia and Sergio Aguero. Memphis Depay is the most recent arrival at Camp Nou.

Deals missed by FCB this summer

Asides from the existing completed deals, Barcelona were also closed to sealing some other big names this summer.

Memphis Depay plying his trade for the Dutch national team

The likes of Georginio Wijnaldum and Nabir Fakir were deals that were almost closed by the Catalans.

Memphis Depay and Ronald Koeman bromance

The signature of Memphis Depay is looking like a good omen. This is due to the links between himself and Barcelona manager Ronald Koeman.

Both Memphis and the manager is from the Netherlands. That relationship would most probably provide more understanding and better output for the club.

Also, while Koeman coached the Dutch team, Depay was one of the pillars of that squad. Scoring about eleven times.

Statements from Memphis Depay

The Dutch winger looked excited after he announced that the deal was soon to be sealed.

After calling for forbearance by the Club supporters, he insisted that it had always been a dream for him to play under the current Barcelona manager.

Conclusion

The combination of Memphis Depay and Barcelona has the face of perfection in its early stages.

Only time would tell if it leaves up to its media hype.

Article Writer ✏️ Ordu Daniel