Memphis Depay has knocked again strategies that he may depart Barcelona this summer season and is intent on combating for his place within the facet.
The Dutchman solely signed for Barça final summer season following the expiration of his contract at Lyon and though he scored 13 targets in 38 video games in all competitions, he misplaced his place in Xavi’s lineup to Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang following his winter arrival. He has since been linked with a transfer away from Camp Nou.
Barcelona stay occupied with forwards Robert Lewandowski and Raphinha, whereas they’re additionally making an attempt to re-sign Ousmane Dembele after his contract ended.
Speaking to ESPN, Memphis revealed that he wants to ‘begin once more’ at Barcelona – proper after he enjoys some downtime on his holidays.
“I really want to be back in Barcelona and start again, I can’t wait for that moment to come. I’m also going to relax with my feet in the sand somewhere before I go back to the club,” he mentioned.
Memphis was additionally requested to clarify a cryptic social media submit by which he mentioned: “I see how certain tactics are used around me as a footballer. It’s all good, God likes that about me…that’s why I’m privileged. All my life I wasn’t good enough, I didn’t fit the standard look and I didn’t have the right behaviour. That’s what happens when you live free.”
He insisted that this was in reference to how his different ventures, together with his profession as a rapper, are perceived and the way he feels appreciated in some locations greater than others.
“Outside of football, I am busy with many other things and sometimes that brings me into disrepute. But if you look at the numbers, also with the Dutch national team, you see that I work very hard on my legacy. They appreciate me and I feel that too. But when I arrived in Ghana, it also opens my eyes. How they receive me there, for example. That speaks for itself. I’m super happy and I feel appreciated,” Memphis added.