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The Blaugrana are not going to lose the Netherlands international for nothing, given that his contract expires at the end of the season.
Barcelona have sealed a deal worth up to €4 million to send forward Memphis Depay to Atletico Madrid.
The two teams reached an agreement shortly after coach Xavi announced that he would speak with Depay to discuss his future at Camp Nou.
It was reported that Depay immediately missed training after hearing Xavi’s comments. The transfer agreement to Atletico has finally materialized and will be completed in the near future, after it was first reported by Fabrizio Romano.
What did Xavi say about Depay’s future?
Xavi praised Depay’s professionalism at a press conference before news of his transfer to Atletico appeared on Wednesday (18/1).
“If Memphis wants to leave, it will be a personal decision for him. I will speak to him today to see if he wants to go or not, to see what he wants to do. It’s not an easy situation when you don’t play a lot,” the coach said. .
Depay’s wish came true
Depay has been eager to leave Barcelona for the past six months but turned down offers to join Newcastle United and Galatasaray last summer.
His contract at Barcelona expires in June, so the Blaugrana will benefit from his transfer fee instead of letting the Dutch striker leave for free at the end of the 2022/23 season.
