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Barcelona attacker Memphis Depay releases statement on future amid rumors of Chelsea move

By Matthew Guyett Modified 02 Sep 2022 Follow Us 1 Comment Share Depay will remain at Barcelona Barcelona forward Memphis Depay has decided to stay at the Nou Camp amidst speculation he may join Chelsea on transfer deadline day. The Dutch attacker has made a statement about his future in which he has confirmed that he will be staying at Barca. He tweeted: "I have decided to stay at Barça! Fully committed to contribute to the club's sporting success." Memphis Depay@MemphisI have decided to stay at Barça !
Fully committed to contribute to the club's sporting success. #ViscaBarca408345459I have decided to stay at Barça ! Fully committed to contribute to the club's sporting success. #ViscaBarca Reports had claimed that the former Manchester United attacker was interested in joining Chelsea. The Blues were said to be weighing up a move for the Dutchman as Thomas Tuchel looked to bolster his attacking options at Stamford Bridge. However, Depay's Barca teammate Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang looks set to become a new Chelsea player. The Gabonese striker's departure opens the door for Depay to have more game time at the Nou Camp. The former Olympique Lyonnais forward had fallen down the pecking order in Xavi Hernandez's side, behind Aubameyang and new signing Robert Lewandowski. The Dutchman arrived at Barcelona from Lyon last summer on a free transfer with his contract with the Ligue 1 side having expired. He made 38 appearances last season, scoring 13 goals and contributing two assists. The former PSV Eindhoven forward has a year left remaining on his current deal at the Nou Camp and looks likely to become a free agent next summer. Reports had emerged that Depay had said his goodbyes to Barcelona teammates but not manager Xavi. The Dutch forward is said to have grown dissatisfied with his coach's treatment.

Chelsea s signing of Barcelona striker Aubameyang likely ended interest in Depay

Aubameyang will reunite with Tuchel The Blues had long desired a new centre-forward signing following the departure of Romelu Lukaku to Inter Milan on loan. Timo Werner also rejoined RB Leipzig on a permanent deal which left Tuchel lacking in options in attack. Kai Havertz and Raheem Sterling have been used in false 9 roles but not wholly having too much success in the position. Football Daily@footballdaily "Some players stay your players."

Throwback to Thomas Tuchel speaking about Aubameyang in August

48444 "Some players stay your players." Throwback to Thomas Tuchel speaking about Aubameyang in August https://t.co/gYnaNAyihW Tuchel has gone for a striker he knows all about from his time coaching the Gabonese striker at Borussia Dortmund. Aubameyang bagged 79 goals in 95 appearances under the German tactician and has proven Premier League experience. Meanwhile, Depay also has prior in the Premier League, having been at Manchester United for two seasons. The Dutchman was less of a success and perhaps Aubameyang's proven Premier League pedigree has seen the Blues sign him instead of Depay. Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Edited by Matthew Guyett × Feedback Thank You! 1 comment Follow Us Share Show More Comments GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout No Results Found Get the free App now Manage notifications Popular ‍ Sports (30+) CricketCricket HomeScheduleT20 World CupT20 warm upIND vs SAENG vs PAKAUS vs ENGLegends LeagueECS T10 CroatiaWBBL 2022ECC T10SMAT 2022Bukhatir LeagueNZ T20 Tri-SeriesWomen's Asia Cup 2022ECT10 FootballFootball HomeNewslettersSK Experts ScheduleEPLNations LeagueLa LigaLigue 1Champions LeagueFIFA WCMLS Bundesliga Serie A WWEWWE HomeNewslettersRumor RoundupRAWSmackDownResultsRosterChampionsWWE Crown Jewel 2022PPV ScheduleAEW EsportsEsports HomeMinecraftOverwatch 2RobloxGenshin ImpactFortniteGTAStreamersFree FirePUBGValorantBGMIPop CultureAnimeGaming TechWiki Guides TennisTennis HomeTennis calendarTennis Results TodayATP RankingsWTA RankingsRoger FedererRafael NadalNovak DjokovicSerena Williams MMAMMA HomeUFC NewsONE ChampionshipUFC Fight NightScheduleRankingsResultsUFC Fights TonightONE Championship ResultsONE Championship ScheduleONE Championship Rankings KabaddiKabaddi HomePKL 2022PKL SchedulePKL Points TableKabaddi Rules WikiWiki HomeMinecraft WikiNaruto WikiTikTok WikiYoutube WikiGTA WikiTerraria WikiOne Piece Wiki MoreSportsBasketballIndian FootballNFLMinecraftFormula 1NascarPop CultureCollege FootballHockeyGolfAthleticsBadmintonGymnasticsWrestlingSwimmingTennisShootingBoxingArcheryWinter SportsRobloxFree PicksSkateboardingKho KhoLifestyle LINKS About Us Write For Us Policies Editorial Standards Journalism Awards Fact Check Affiliate Program Careers CSR Privacy Policy Contact Us Edition: English हिन्दी