Memphis Depay delivered a great performance in his first game for the Netherlands after officially joining Barcelona. In his team's 3-0 win over North Macedonia, the 27-year-old recorded a goal and an assist in just 66 minutes of play.
Depay's stats vs North Macedonia (h/t Sofascore)
66 minutes
1 goal
1 assist
3 shots
2 shots on target
3/3 completed dribbles
1 big chance missed
22/32 completed passes
2 key passes
2/5 crosses
1 big chance created
5/7 ground duels won
So far at the 2020 Euros, Depay has recorded two goals and two assists in three matches. Memphis has played a key role in the Netherlands first-place finish in group C.
The 27-year-old has joined Barca on a contract until 2023. He arrives on a free transfer from Lyon.
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How Koeman explained Depay's disappointing spell at Man United in 2019
"I think he's a top player and maybe during his time at Manchester United he was a little bit too young," then-Netherlands head coach Ronald Koeman told Sky Sports of Memphis Depay in 2019.
"He's now more experienced and what he's showed and what he has done for the national team is great and I'm really glad that we have that kind of player in our national team."
Man United splashed €34m on Depay's move from PSV Eindhoven in the summer of 2015. The Dutchman was 21 at that time.
Memphis went on to score just seven goals in 53 appearances for the Red Devils before moving to Lyon in a €16m switch in January 2017.
The 27-year-old joined Barcelona on a free transfer from the Ligue 1 club earlier this week. Depay has left Lyon after scoring 76 goals and providing 55 assists in 178 outings for the club.
Depay's expected Barca shirt number unveiled – it's currently reserved by another player
Everything indicates that Memphis Depay will wear the No. 9 shirt at Barcelona, as per Mundo Deportivo.
The jersey is currently worn by Martin Braithwaite but the Dane is expected to leave the club in the summer.
Interestingly, Memphis has worn the No. 9 shirt just once in his career – in his debut 2016/17 season with Lyon.
The No. 9 was previously worn by players like Luis Suarez, Samuel Eto'o, Patrick Kluivert, Ronaldo.
