Memphis, engaged: it Sacrificed his finances to play in the Barça

In spite of all the rumours and the speculations that took place before concretising the signing of Memphis Depay by the FC Barcelona, the Dutch has left clear his wish to dress the elastic Barcelona, for which even has renounced to win the double of what perceives at present like culé.

His commitment with the institution has been very evident, and in the sportive has showed a fast adaptation and understanding with his new mates. Regarding the signing, the operation concretised in less than a week, in reply to the requests of Ronald Koeman.

Besides, it could continue a year more defending the colours of his ancient club, the Olympique of Lyon. Even so, his wish to form part of the Barça imposed , what finished for facilitating the management. Likewise, it refused other offers with greater profits, always having to the Catalan entity like destination.

The 'no' of Memphis to the Juve and the Inter

At the beginning of year, the Dutch received an offer of the Juventus, very striking from the financial point of view, as well as of the sportive proposal for a team decided to reconquistar the title of the Series To. Even so, it did not attend the called and continue expecting by the Barcelona.

The Inter of Milan also interested , even with the intention of dinamitar the operation with the Barça, that for then already was in course, with a figure that surpassed in 50% to the presented by Joan Laporta, the one who to his time warned him to Memphis that could not pay his premium of signing. Again, the Dutch kept firm.

From before his signing, Depay has been attentive to the economic situation that crosses the club, by what has had considerations to the moment to negotiate. His agreement has a force of two years, although his wish is to continue dressing the T-shirt blaugrana by a more extensive period.