Memphis Depay during Bordeaux-OL, September 11, 2020. -
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Announced at FC Barcelona throughout September, Memphis Depay finally remained at OL.
The Dutch striker has recovered, he assured this Friday at a press conference.
“It is true that there have been proven interests from clubs.
But it did not happen.
Everyone knows this was not a usual situation, because the transfer window was very long, and in the end it didn't help me.
But that's in the past.
Now we are moving forward.
I'm happy to be here, ”said the Lyon captain.
🎙 @Memphis at a press conference before #RCSAOL.
"I'm very proud to play for OL and to be the captain. I think a lot of things have been misunderstood. Clubs have been interested but I'm here. Now we have to think about the present and talk about the team "pic.twitter.com/vk626vtiLd
- Olympique Lyonnais (@OL) October 16, 2020
This whole period is digested, really?
The player, who recalled at the start of the season that he could "dream of big clubs", was certainly seen for a while joining his former coach in selection, Ronald Koeman, in Catalonia.
“I have a philosophy of life according to which my life is already written.
I can't decide the future, I had to go through the process.
The transfer window is closed and I found a certain form of peace, he added after a relaunch on the subject.
From the outside, people are worried about whether I am focused.
But yes.
I have already bounced back with the Netherlands.
Life goes on.
"
In fact, Depay has played almost two complete matches (he came out in the 90th minute of the second) of the three played by the Netherlands during the international break.
Enough to get him back on his feet after a dotted month of September, between transfer window and aftermath of his return from injury.
“I feel really great.
I am 100% according to me, ”he said.
The winter transfer window will come quickly ...
Now he only thinks of improving the situation of his club, 14th in Ligue 1 after a failed start to the season.
He also shares Rudi Garcia's analysis on the lack of realism of a team that has scored only seven small goals in six games.
“We have to be more efficient in the game and in front of goal.
But we are talking in the locker room, he said.
We have a lot of quality and speed to exploit.
And I am confident that Moussa (Dembélé) will still score a lot.
We are aware of our potential, we must now show it.
"
The question of his future will however quickly come back to the table.
Because if this summer market is finally closed, the winter one will arrive quickly.
At the end of the contract next June, Depay will have to make a choice.
The Barcelona track is not extinct.
Rumors coming from Spain, and more particularly from the newspaper
As
, already send him there for January.
OL would recover a small amount of compensation and Koeman the player he wants.
"Judge me on the next matches"
“The transfer window is a long time away.
I can't guess the future.
I am here, let's take advantage of it.
My mind is there, although some people doubt it.
Then we'll see in January, he swept away.
I would be very happy if I had to go to the end of the season with Lyon.
Judge me on the next matches.
And let's do everything to qualify for the next Champions League.
"
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