Dutch master Memphis Depay only had eyes for Barcelona when his Olympique Lyonnais contract expired at the end of June and he jumped on the opportunity to join the Blaugrana before Euro 2020 tournament had begun. Now he has arrived to Barca’s training centre to prepare for the new season – but it’s still unclear whether he’ll be allowed to play for the club.Barcelona have exceeded the player wages limit, enforced by the Spanish La Liga. Because of it, the club will need to either offload a few players or get them to accept wages reduction before any of the new signings could be registered.We have a deal! Five-year contract, half of the so-far-salary and 710 million USD clause to continue the Messi-Barca love storyThree close-season signings, Sergio Aguero, Eric Garcia and Memphis are all unregistered. The Dutchman cannot afford to think about the club’s legal and financial problems as he strives to reach full fitness and be prepared when coach Ronald Koeman calls him.The former Manchester United star returned from holiday, where he enjoyed the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival, and declared himself ready for the Barca challenge.”Hello. I am Memphis and I have just arrived in Barcelona . I am very excited about this new adventure. I hope to win many titles, that is why I have come to this great club. It is a great day! I just came from vacation and now is the time to refocus. I want to start the season well and be totally focused here. I will try to adapt as quickly as possible.”📢 @Memphis is in the building pic.twitter.com/jxNoTfuSax— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) July 19, 2021 The club remains optimistic that they’ll be given the go-ahead to officially present new signings on Thursday.Coach Ronald Koeman was constantly under scrutiny in what proved to be a difficult season for the five-time European champions. In Memphis, he’s getting a quality player who is also loyal to him. In short, he’s getting a powerful tool for getting his ideas across on the pitch.”I have made great strides with the coach Koeman, especially in the national team. I was an important part of his team. He gave me a lot of confidence and also helped me when I was injured He gave me a lot of support and insisted on coming here and signing for the best club in the world. I am very happy that he is here and I am ready to fight for him.”Memphis has had a good European Championship (©AFP)In the French league, Memphis has participated this past season in 37 games and has scored 21 goals. The attacker is sure that he will fit in at the Camp Nou.”I love playing attacking football and being creative on the pitch, generating chances, assists and goals. For me, Barca’s style of play is perfect. I’m very happy.”
