Lyon’s Netherlands forward Memphis Depay has agreed a contract with Barcelona and could move before Monday’s deadline, says the French club’s sporting director Juninho.
The former Manchester United player, 26, was left out of the starting XI for Sunday’s 1-1 draw with Marseille. “He has reached an agreement with Barcelona, we don’t hide that at all,” said Juninho. Meanwhile, defender Eric Garcia could also rejoin Barca from Manchester City.
The Premier League club would allow the 19-year-old centre-back to move if they receive a reasonable offer, but are also prepared to let the Spaniard leave on a free transfer next summer. Garcia is out of contract at the end of this season and has told City he will not sign another one.
Lyon’s Depay has scored 58 goals in 144 games since signing for the Ligue 1 club from Manchester United in 2017. Depay had a disappointing spell in the Premier League at United after being signed by compatriot Louis van Gaal for £31m in 2015, scoring seven goals in 53 appearances. Were Depay to complete the move he would again link up with former Netherlands manager Ronald Koeman, who took over at Barcelona this summer.
“Maybe he’ll go to Barca [on Monday] but nothing is certain,” added Juninho.
