Memphis Depay Will find again with his ancient mates of the FC Barcelona in the next clash between the Barça and the Athletic of Madrid, a crash of big importance for both clubs in the fight by The League. The Dutch forward abandoned the club in January after a negotiation 'exprés' with the Athletic, since his agreement expired on 30 June and was not in the plans of Xavi Hernández.
In spite of being a player stood out with several offers on the table, the operation of traspaso closed in 3 million euros, more one in variables. Although initially it seemed a modest figure, has revealed like a business hit for the Barcelona, considering the record of injuries that has experienced Depay from his arrival to the entity colchonera.
During his first complete year in the capital, the international Dutch has happened more than 180 days out of action because of muscular problems. Although Simeone has had he whenever it has been available, the offensive pair formed by Morata and Griezmann, in an excellent moment of form, hampers a lot his titularity. Recently recovered of his last muscular injury, the ex culé has been mayormente absent this season, and the rojiblancos expect to avoid more setbacks, since the team finds something limited in offensive options.
Memphis Follows being in the plans of Simeone
By his part, the Cholo has it clear: "it Is a very important footballer for us and ojalá can keep the regularity that is looking for. It has done a grandísimo effort in the summer, not having almost holidays, to recover of the ancient injury, did a grandísimo effort to put well, alas touched him lesionarse again, went back to raise, is working with a lot of illusion to be able to help us, trust he and expect that all accompany so that it can help us", expressed Simeone after the party of Champions against the Feyenoord, in which Memphis played 18 minutes.
In his stage like blaugrana, Depay was a bet stood out of Ronald Koeman in a complicated market of signings by the shortage of economic resources. Although had a remarkable performance, the signings made during the era Laporta limited his opportunities. The Barcelona suggested him go out in the summer of 2022, and although it refused a substantial offer of the Juventus in a principle, finally accepted to join to the Athletic in January. Now, Memphis will go back to see the faces with the bloated culé that, given the situation and the current performance of the player, does not seem to throw him a lot of less.