Fans Pay Tribute to Barcelona Outcast in Farewell Video Ahead Camp Nou Exit

Fans Pay Tribute to Barcelona Outcast in Farewell Video Ahead Camp Nou Exit

Isaac Darko
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:10 PM
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  • Memphis Depay's social media team have been spotted recording a farewell video for the Dutchman outside the club’s training ground
  • Depay joined Barcelona last year from Olympique Lyon but is on the verge of leaving Spain after spending just one season with the Catalan giants
  • The former Manchester United forward has a contract with the Camp Nou outfit lasting until 2023

Dutch striker Memphis Depay has reportedly agreed to terminate his contract with Spanish giants Barcelona, making him a free agent.

The former Manchester United winger has a contract at Camp Nou lasting until 2023 but could be allowed to leave for free.

The Catalan giants are eager to get Depay off their books this summer after just one season in Spain due to the club’s financial struggles.

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Memphis Depay's social media team were recording a farewell video for the Dutchman outside the club’s training ground. Credit: @BarcaUniversal
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According to El Chiringuito, Depay has already filmed what looks like his farewell video from Barcelona last Saturday.

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As part of the recorded message, a fans was heard during the shoot paying tribute to the Dutch-born Ghanaian striker.

"We love you Memphis. You gave us goals, you saved us. Thank you for everything,'" the fan said.

The farewell video was recorded in Spanish and it will reportedly be aired once Depay has agreed to find a new team before the summer transfer window comes to a close.

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

Meanwhile, 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.

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

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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