Barcelona striker wants to continue at club “even if six more forwards are signed”

According to a fresh report published by SPORT, Barcelona forward Memphis Depay is adamant about continuing at Barcelona next season. He has reportedly told his teammates that he will stay at the club “even if six more forwards are signed”.

Memphis was Barcelona’s main man when Antoine Griezmann departed the club to re-join Atletico Madrid at the start of the 2021/22 season. Ronald Koeman knew how to use the Dutchman properly, and did bring out the best from him till he was sacked.

The tides turned when Xavi arrived, though. The Spaniard clearly preferred runners on the wing with a classic no. 9. Barcelona acquired Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Ferran Torres in the same window, who took up Memphis’ preferred positions – striker and left-wing.

His situation has gone from bad to worse in the summer transfer window. Barça have spent nearly €100 million to bring in Robert Lewandowski and Raphinha, while Ansu Fati has returned from his injury.

Ideally, having six forwards ahead of one in the pecking order would mean an exit from the club. However, it seems Memphis is ready to fight for his place.

As it stands, he is on the last year of his contract, and Barcelona are looking to get €20 million for his services, should he decide to leave.