After Luis Suarez and Antoine Griezmann, Memphis Depay. It’s a done deal. And it will now be interesting to see how the former Lyonnais will adapt to Atlético de Madrid and Diego Simeone’s methods. Very little used by Xavi since the start of the season (four matches, one goal), the Dutchman, reduced by a thigh injury between October and November, got what he wanted: to leave FC Barcelona to find time to game and restart. And so it will be at Atlético de Madrid.
Like Luis Suarez and Antoine Griezmann before him, Memphis Depay was no longer really wanted at Barça, where he was no longer part of Xavi’s plans. Arrived in June 2021 in Catalonia, he will therefore not have stayed long with the Blaugrana where his contract expired next June. And if Barça had a time in the idea of exchanging him with Yannick Carrasco according to the Spanish press, the case would have been settled for three million euros with some bonuses at stake.
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Eager to strengthen after the departures this winter of Matheus Cunha (Wolverhampton) and João Féli (Chelsea), Atlético de Madrid has its offensive reinforcement on its side. Depay will support Antoine Griezmann, Angel Correa or Alvaro Morata in front with the hope for Simeone that he can solve his team’s attacking concerns. It remains to be seen how the former player of Manchester United, Lyon or even PSV will meet the demands of the Argentine coach.
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