New Atletico Madrid star Memphis Depay is ready for the challenge ahead with Los Rojiblancos.
Depay has signed a two and a half year deal in the Spanish capital until the end of the 2024/25 campaign.
He is expected to make his club debut this weekend, as Atletico host to Real Valladolid tomorrow night, with all medical and registration details completed in time to feature.
Nuestro nuevo 𝟵 ❤️🤍 pic.twitter.com/Z1jxKLXcD8
— Atlético de Madrid (@Atleti) January 20, 2023
“Everything has gone great, it’s been very fast. I had a good conversation with the coach and I’m eager to show what I can do,” as per quotes carried by Mundo Deportivo.
“I played against them last year, and I was impressed with the stadium, the intensity and the fighting spirit.
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— Atlético de Madrid (@Atleti) January 20, 2023
“It’s a very big club, with an impressive history, and a good team. I’ve heard lots of good stories about them. They wanted me and that’s very important.”
The 28-year-old netted 12 La Liga goals for Barcelona last season, but his first team chances have been reduced in 2022/23, as he looks to start a new chapter in the Spanish capital.
Simeone has compared the Dutch international to former Atletico star Diego Costa and he will be confident the former Lyon star can secure Atletico a Champions League qualification spot this season.
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