[Sport] Barcelona: Memphis Depay confirmed Barça's interest in hiring him

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Memphis Depay appears on the list of names that Barcelona wants, whose mission is to renew the squad before starting the 2020-21 season. The forward, who has a one-year contract with Olympique Lyon, spoke of the Barça's interest in signing. Not only the Catalan team, but also Rome from Italy asked for the Dutch.

“I haven't heard much from my agent, so let's wait. I know there is interest, but beyond that I have nothing to say, "said the attacker after the match between the Netherlands and Italy for the League of Nations, when a journalist from the NOS chain asked him about the information that links him to the blaugranas and the cast of the capital.

Barcelona is the favorite to get the services of Memphis Depay. According to information from the newspaper Sport, the signing of the 26-year-old footballer would cost about 25 million euros. Likewise, the entity chaired by Josep Maria Bartomeu will seek to reduce the figure by including Samuel Umtiti in the operation.

 

 

We have to see what happens. I return to the club this Tuesday (today), then we will see how we continue ”, added the forward, who was active on the international day with the Netherlands team that beat Poland and fell against Italy, both duels ended 1-0.

Lyon assumes departure from Depay
Rudi García, coach of the French club, referred to the situation in Memphis. The strategist opened the door to the forward and other players in his squad who have better opportunities in the following campaign.

"If Memphis, like many other players in my squad, have the opportunity to play for a team that has been built to win the Champions League, I will drive them myself," said the coach.