Whereas he was tracked by Juventus or Chelsea, Memphis Depay lastly stayed at Barça. Whereas the Catalan membership was not towards parting with the Dutchman to scale back its payroll, it was Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang who left for Chelsea, not the previous Lyonnais. Probably not in Xavi’s plans at first of the season, because of robust competitors in assault (Lewandowski, Ansu Fati, Raphinha, Dembélé), the Oranje striker is progressively beginning to play once more. Holder within the final two days of La Liga, Memphis scored final weekend towards Elche, a powerful purpose. Presently within the Dutch choice to face Poland on Thursday, and Belgium on Sunday, the previous Manchester United participant returned to his low taking part in time with Barça this season, but in addition to his determination to remain in Catalonia this summer time. Remarks relayed by the Twitter account “The European Lad.”

On his selection to remain in Barcelona

“Different golf equipment got here and then you definitely have a look at the completely different choices. I made a decision to combat for my likelihood right here. I used to be Barca’s high scorer with Aubameyang. I like competitors and I don’t stroll away from it. no. I like being at Barca.”

On his taking part in time this season

“I’ve had two beginning locations within the final two weeks in La Liga. It’s not sufficient. I get substituted after 60 minutes, however I would like extra. Within the final 25 minutes of the sport, there’s has extra space and I nonetheless have the facility to benefit from it.”