Juninho: Memphis Depay will soon belong to Barcelona

DBasia.news – Lyon Sports Director, Juninho confirmed that Memphis Depay will move to Barcelona this summer. Memphis Depay has been Ronald Koeman’s target player since being appointed to coach Barcelona.

The 57-year-old tactician continues to urge the club to bring his former player to Camp Nou.

“Memphis? He’s in the final year of his contract. He agreed (to a personal contract) with Barca. Maybe he will leave tomorrow, but nothing is certain,” said Juninho as reported by Telefoot regarding Depay’s future.

“He will most likely leave, but if he stays, I hope he will help us win the game,” added the Brazilian legend.

Barcelona has no objection in paying the 25 million euros plus variables, given that they had released Luis Suarez, Arturo Vidal, Ivan Rakitic and Nelson Semedo. Depay (26 years old) will be contracted until 2025.

The problem is regarding Depay’s move, uniquely depends on his former club, Manchester United. As Barcelona will only recruit Depay if Ousmane Dembele leaves.

Meanwhile Man United are still negotiating for Dembele. United wanted to borrow him while Barca wanted a permanent contract. There are allegedly still doubts from United to recruit Dembele due to his bad record regarding injuries.

Moreover, United will also complete the transfer of Edinson Cavani and Alex Telles. No doubt the domino effect of the transfer is now in the hands of United and Barca.

“Dembele is open to joining Manchester United, but he is waiting to understand what will happen between Barcelona and United. Negotiations are ongoing between clubs. United wanted a loan, Barcelona wanted a permanent deal,” said @HagridFCB.

Fabrizio Romano as a European football transfer expert has also confirmed it. Memphis Depay’s arrival or reunion with his former Dutch national team coach depended on United.

“Memphis Depay has an agreement with Barca. OL is ready to accept 25 million euros plus an additional offer from Barca for Depay. Now Barca needs to sell Dembele. He is open to joining Man United. Conversations are continuing between the two clubs,” added Romano.