Memphis Depay

serghei

Senior Member
For sure starter material. The only question is who would play 9 and who would play left-wing between him and Fati. The only thing I'm worried about is his work rate, let's hope he doesn't think at Barca running is optional. Some seem to get this impression.
 

Bobo32

Senior Member
I predict:
1: 3-5 good games at the start where he looks to run, fight and where he maybe succeeds with a few things, scores some goals, plays pretty well....
2. Then he'll start to succeed with fewer things, run less, attempt more stupid things and maybe already start to moan more.
3. After that he'll start to play a bit like Braithwaite, but with less workrate and maybe even worse ability.

I think he'll end up a clear downgrade from Greasy man, who was terrible, and even a downgrade from Braithwaite.
If he instead becomes a "success" that will pretty much mean he didn't go to step 3, but instead stayed at step 2, destroying any chance for the team to be competitive. Some "fans" will then take his side.
 

malvolio

Senior Member
I can?t see him starting as soon as Fati is back fully fit

There are many things that have to go right for Fati.

1. He heals completely
2. He doesn't re-injure himself
3. Depay has to be bad for Koeman to consider Fati over him
4. Fati has to find form as soon as his 'probation' period ends
 

Andresito

Senior Member
Staff member
Was he registered, or one does not depend on another?

How I believe it is: all our players are signed. They cannot be registered to the Liga squad yet (with the salary issue). But for the CL list there shouldn't be any issue.
 

Nucky

Senior Member
According to Sport, Depay insisted that he is to be presented with an entrance track recorded by himself. So, it's still in the works.

All this reminds me of his United era.. When they signed him back in 2015 he was introduced as new Cristiano Ronaldo or even greater.. He was talking about how he wants to be a United legend, he chose number 7 wich carries a heavy burden because it was worn by Beckham,Cantona,Ronaldo.. Later he was a total fail signing and history likes to repeat itself.. I don't think Depay will be any better than in his United days, he is simply the type of player than can only shine in clubs like Lyon,PSV where there isn't much pressure.. Barca or Man United are a different story.. And to be honest La Liga and Premier League is few level above Ligue 1 and Eredivisie..
 

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