Memphis Depay

[behindbrowneyes]

Good deal for both sides if true. Barca can't offer a longterm contract and in the case he flops there is not much damage (like with many others in the squad). We need someone like Depay on shortterm as Fati's future is uncertain. His versatility is another plus.

Depay wants to work with Koeman (who probably won't stay longer than until next summer) and prove himself at a big club. At the end of the contract he can move to Italy or back to France and get a sign-on fee as he'll be a free agent again.

For the very unlikely case (if you believe majority of barcaforum opinions) he'll turn into a success, his contract extension will become very expensive.

 

[Porque]

2 year deal works for both sides. Good move.

I imagine an option for a third year is there somewhere.

 

[Bobo32]

Yeah, cause 72% passing percentage am i right? Such sophisticated argumentation.

If I saw some sophistication from you I'd give you some honest arguments again - but instead I say yes: go back and look at what I've written already ITT.
The 70,5% passing success percentage over this season is part of it but I've argued from a lot of different points.

The only positive part of this transfer is that I'll probably be proven right in an extremely obvious way.

 

[vuji_31]

You have roberto , puque and busi woth 95% passing rate, but still they are shit.

His 20 goals and 10 assists is worth more then shitty passing stat

 

[Devils]

Huge signing.

Modern day versatile footballer. Will be a a massive signing for us.

 

[Luftstalag14]

So if he works out, a year from now we will be talking to him about a renewal; if not, he walks free in 2023.

 

[Andresito]

So if he works out, a year from now we will be talking to him about a renewal; if not, he walks free in 2023.

Won't be able to sell him for a lot, but at the same time he won't be able to steal money by sitting in the stands like Umtiti.

A pro here is that Depay will want to prove himself to get a contract renewal and a pay raise. He should be very motivated.

 

[khaled_a_d]

So if he works out, a year from now we will be talking to him about a renewal; if not, he walks free in 2023.

That is the price you pay when a player taes big paycut, while you don't want to commit for long years.

 

[fergus90]

He's definitely an upgrade in terms of squad depth. For how much Koeman wanted him though, I think he sees him as a key part of the regular starting XI.

 

[Luftstalag14]

That is the price you pay when a player taes big paycut, while you don't want to commit for long years.

From the way MD reported it, it seems that it is Depay who doesn't want to commit long term to the club as Koeman is the decisive factor for his signing, not the club itself or anything offered by the club. If Koeman leaves, he will have little incentives to stay. At least that's how MD described it.

I think initially we were offering him three years and we were willing to offer one more year to make it four years to entice him. Sounds like Depay really doesn't want to tie his future to the club not knowing what will happen to Koeman.

Don't expect him to say "I signed for Barca because I have always wanted to play for Barca" during his presentation.

 

[serghei]

A 2-year deal is very good for both parties.

 

[malvolio]

A 2-year deal is very good for both parties.

Sounds ideal tbh

 

[Birdy]

The fact that the player wanted only 2 years and not sit on a fat and long contract (like the likes of Umtiti Roberto Pique Alba and the rest) is a huge positive regarding his mentality.

I would like to see players like him at Barca, who want to prove how good they are on the pitch and are not content with sitting out and getting paid

 

[FC433]

Messi and Griezmann/ Depay will almost 100% start. That leaves one spot for Fati, Dembele, Depay/ Griezmann, and Aguero (two out four are not wide players), which means that there is a very good chance that our attack consists of three CFs. Poor planning, and very disappointing.

 

[Newcomer]

So if he works out, a year from now we will be talking to him about a renewal; if not, he walks free in 2023.

Yeah. If his first season is successful, you are forced to renegociate at the end of the season and sure enough he wil ask for a salary increase. It is only a good deal if he flops.

If it was a condition from Depay, it shows he is concious his position at Bar?a is not safe and he wants to be able to keep options open instead of sitting on the bench, especially with Koeman situation. Pretty mature and smart decision from him tbh.