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Barcelona would benefit a great deal if they can see off the signing of Lyon forward Memphis Depay, says Clarence Seedorf.

Memphis Depay can be one of the future stars for Barcelona if the club can complete a deal to bring him to the Camp Nou, as per Seedorf.

The Dutchman has continuously been linked with a move to Barcelona and is already in the final year of his contract with Lyon.

The situation surrounding Depay means Lyon will either have to cash in during January or risk losing one of their prized assets for nothing next summer.

A move came close to happening this summer especially with the appointment of Dutch manager Ronald Koeman as Barcelona boss. The 57-year-old is well familiar with the Lyon star from his days as Netherlands boss. Earlier this month, he still admitted Barca have not yet ruled out a move for the 26-year-old.

Ex-Milan and Real Madrid star Clarence Seedorf is of the opinion that Depay is now primed for success at one of Europe’s major clubs.

“I think Memphis Depay is one of the major talents in Europe at this moment,” Seedorf told Stats Perform News in an exclusive interview as quoted by Goal.

“He had a serious injury, but he is a player that has to be at a big club sooner or later.

“If it is meant to be Barcelona, it will be better for them. Koeman and him worked very well together [in the past].

“Sincerely, Koeman has done a great job with the national team, and especially with players like Memphis Depay, giving them the necessary trust to come out and show their talent.

“I am convinced that any big club that signs him will be delighted with his talent.”

Just recently, Depay appeared to fuel reports linking him to Barcelona after making comments that showed his ‘approval’ of the transfer.

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