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Memphis Depay sheds light on Koeman's importance in his Barca transfer

Diario Sport

"Yes. But you can never say 'no' to Barca. Koeman has had a very important impact on my signing, but I would have come anyway," the 27-year-old responded, as quoted by Diario Sport. 

"I know him from playing under him at the 

. He helped me a lot by putting me at centre-forward, a fact that has opened up new possibilities for me, such as coming to Barca now. He already tried to bring me to Barca the previous season, but it was not carried out."

Memphis has joined the Catalans on a contract until 2023. He arrived on a free transfer from 

The forward has already joined the pre-season under Koeman and is expected to be ready for the upcoming friendly against 

'Probably another Ballon d'Or soon': Depay looking forward to playing with Messi

 was asked what he thought on the prospect of tagging up with 

"He's a legend, the best player in the world, you see what he did at the 

. So I'm looking forward to playing with him very much. His quality is undoubted. I'm a big fan," the Dutchman said. 

"On the pitch, I know that I will only have to make my runs and the ball will come because he has too much quality, he can do everything with the ball. I think that everyone would like to play with someone like that, me too. 

"Yesterday at the tour in the museum I saw all of his 

, probably (he'll win) another one soon. It will be a dream to play together with him."

The only problem is that Messi is yet to extend his contract with Barca, with the biggest problem being that the Catalans need to lower their wage bill before registering him. However, Joan Laporta is positive that the situation will be resolved.

Depay opens up on his grandfather's prophecy about him playing at Barca

, your mother told me a secret. She told me that when you were five years old your grandfather gave you the 

 shirt and told you that you would play for Barcelona one day and here you are," Joan Laporta said during the Dutchman's presentation at Camp Nou.

The 27-year-old went on to comment on the 'secret',

"I had received a Barça jersey...it was a prophecy. More than 20 years later, I am here. My grandfather [who gave Memphis the jersey as a gift] is not here, but he would be proud," he responded.

"It's an honour to be here. Finally, I got to be where I wanted to be when I was little...I'm really excited to play in front of the fans. I think the team is ready for next season. I also want to thank the coach for his great intention."

Depay has joined Barca on a contract until 2023. He arrived on a free transfer from Lyon.

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Daddy Bolaji Mabub

I'm proud of Depay he's such a humble and a hardworking young man who allows things to work freely without forcing his way through. Nature already know our story and what to happen next so we just have to wait for our time. From Man Utd flop to average Lyon team to Barça. This shows that life indeed is made up of valley and mountain.

ManCharLey

wlc to the greatest family in the world,just know that what ever happened we will all be with you

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Memphis Depay sheds light on Koeman's importance in his Barca transfer

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