Xavi confirmed Memphis Depay will be an important part of Barca.

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Xavi Hernandez has confirmed that Memphis Depay will be one of the key players for the Azulgrana side this football season.

Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez has publicly insisted that. He wants Memphis Depay to be an important part of the Azulgrana squad. The Dutch forward will not be leaving the Nou Camp in January. According to a report from Derio Sport on Tuesday. 

Depay has been linked with Premier League clubs Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United. After the striker only played 131 minutes due to injury and was a shortlist behind Robert Lewandowski, Rafinha, Ousmane Dembele, Ferran Torres and Ansu Fati. 

However, Depay wants to stay at Barcelona until the end of the season and wait for a free transfer in the summer to demand better pay, while Xavi is please the Dutchman will stay. club until the end of the season as well UFABET.

‘I don’t want anyone to leave, I’m delighted with the team, it looks like there’s no market for us. I am happy for Depay, his attitude is good and he will be important to us. He has the ability to make a difference. He will have time to play. Like all of them.’ said Xavi.

Depay begin his career at PSV Eindhoven in his homeland. Before going through a difficult period with an 18-month move to Manchester United. later to Lyon in January 2017. Before being able to return to show great form again Last season. He led Lyon to the semi-finals of the UEFA Champions League.