The future of Memphis Depay is still not settled at FC Barcelona. Appreciated by the locker room, the technical staff and the management, the Batavian experienced a first season between ups and downs. Arrived to satisfy Ronald Koeman, the former Lyonnais did not experience the departure of his compatriot so badly. Under Xavi, he certainly played less, especially because of the many arrivals in the winter transfer window and two injuries, but still brought his share of satisfactions.
Result, at the end of this first season in Catalonia, Depay has accumulated 13 goals and 2 assists in 38 games in all competitions. With Aubameyang, he gradually lost his starting spot and the possible arrival of Robert Lewandowski will not help his case. Barca want to keep him, while being aware of the player’s market value. These days, the Blaugranas are counting their money and a departure from the Dutchman cannot be ruled out.
Barça wants to keep him but is preparing for all eventualities
His case has also been the subject of numerous internal discussions, explains Sport this Tuesday. Not because it divides, no quite the contrary. Memphis Depay only brings together, as explained above, between the signings to come, his role as joker, more and more luxury, and Barça’s lack of liquidity, his sale would be good for the club’s coffers. It is therefore a question of finding a way out for him now, but nothing will be forced in this specific case.
According to the Catalan daily, the management of FC Barcelona has set the starting price at 20 M€. Representatives of the principal concerned are aware and know that a transfer is an option. Nothing says, however, that he will leave. Besides, Sport specifies that in the event of a scenario where the 28-year-old player were to stay at the club, negotiations for an extension would be initiated so that the international oranje (80 caps, 42 goals) does not leave free in a year . Sacred balancing act.
