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“I’m very much looking forward to playing with Messi”

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Following a free transfer from Lyon to Barcelona, Memphis Depay is eager to share the field alongside Lionel Messi.

Of course, playing with Lionel Messi at Barcelona would be anyone’s dream, and the new signing Memphis Depay does not think otherwise. During his official presentation ceremony on Thursday, the Dutch player admitted the Argentine to be the “best player in the world”.

Depay moved to Barcelona on a free transfer following his exit from Lyon at the end of the 2020-21 season. Considering the most likely situation, the 27-year-old will represent the Catalan colours alongside Leo Messi.

The Argentina international is inches close to finalising his new contract with Barcelona. And Depay is more than excited to share the pitch with the six-time Ballon d’Or winner.

He told Barca’s media channels: “He’s a legend, best player in the world. You saw what he did in Copa America. I’m very much looking forward to playing with him, his quality is undoubted. I have to just make my runs and I know the ball will come.”

“Because he has too much quality, he can do everything with the ball. I think everybody in the world would like to play with someone like that.”

“Yesterday I had a tour of the museum and saw all of the Ballon d’Or awards. He probably has another one coming too. It’s going to be a dream for me.”

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