Big Blow to Barcelona as Memphis Depay's Move to Juventus Stalls

Big Blow to Barcelona as Memphis Depay's Move to Juventus Stalls

Isaac Darko
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:09 PM
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  • Memphis Depay's move to Juventus has hit a snag as the Italian giants have turned their attention to Marseille striker Arkadiusz Milik
  • Barcelona are eager to get Depay off their books this summer after just one season in Spain due to the club’s financial struggles
  • The former Manchester United winger has a contract with Barcelona lasting until 2023 but could be allowed to leave for free

Italian giants Juventus have reportedly decided to end their interest in signing Barcelona forward Memphis Depay.

Depay joined the Blaugrana last year from Olympique Lyon but was on the verge of leaving Spain after spending just one season with the Catalan giants.

The 28-year-old reportedly reached an agreement with Juventus over a potential move this summer.

Memphis Depay, Arkadiusz Milik, Juventus, Barcelona
Juventus are set to sign Marseille striker Arkadiusz Milik instead of Memphis Depay. Credit: @ghanaballers
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But Transfer window expert Gianluca Di Marzio has revealed that the Old Lady have ended their interest in the Dutchman.

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According to the renowned journalist, Juventus will instead pursue the signing of Marseille and former Napoli forward Arkadiusz Milik.

Per Di Marzio, the Italian giants have agreed with their French counterparts for the signing of the Polish striker in a loan deal.

Juventus will pay a €2 million fee and will retain a purchase option for €8 million.

Depay has one more year contract with Barcelona but the striker has been pushing to leave the club only on a free transfer.

Barcelona Receive Lucrative Offer From West Ham for Memphis Depay

Meanwhile, Memphis Depay has been presented with a way back to the English Premier League as West Ham has made an offer to sign the winger from Barcelona.

Barcelona are desperate to offload the 28-year-old Dutch winger to help raise money for the La Liga club to register its new summer signings.

According to Barca Universal, West Ham has made a lucrative offer to Memphis Depay as the London club wants the Barcelona star to add more competition to their offensive line.

Barcelona refusing to hand Memphis Depay £16m fee to rip up contract

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Barcelona and Memphis Depay are at a standstill over the Dutch winger’s wish to have his contract with the La Liga club terminated.

According to The Sun, to pay-off Depay’s current contract would reportedly cost Barcelona £16million which the club is unwilling to spend that much on getting rid of him.

The 28-year-old Dutch winger accepts he is being forced out of the La Liga club and wants an immediate exit from the Nou Camp.

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Isaac Darko is a La Liga, Ligue 1 and Bundesliga editor at Sports Brief with a Degree in Journalism and Communications from Ghana Institute of Journalism (2010)
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