Barcelona wish to hand Robert Lewandowski the No. 9 shirt, taking it off Memphis Depay, who could be headed for the exit door this summer, according to Spanish outlet Sport (h/t Daily Star).
Lewandowski joined the Catalan giants after leaving Bayern Munich for a fee that could potentially rise to €50 million with add-ons. The 33-year-old made his first appearance in a Barca shirt in the feisty El Clasico against Real Madrid in Las Vegas.
The Poland international donned the No. 12 jersey during the game, but Barca reportedly plan on giving him the iconic No. 9 kit currently held by Depay.
The Dutchman finished his first season in La Liga with 12 goals and two assists across 28 games in all competitions. However, he is now considered expendable and could be sold this summer.
The No. 9 shirt was held by Martin Braithwate before being taken up by the former PSV Eindhoven forward. Manchester United have been linked with a move to sign Depay but much could depend on the future of Cristiano Ronaldo at Old Trafford.
Depay is expected to be ousted from Xavi Hernandez's starting XI next season given the signings they have made this summer. Apart from Lewandowski, Barcelona signed Raphinha from Leeds United in attack.
Ousmane Dembele's contract renewal will make things even harder for the Dutchman in terms of getting regular playing time. The France international has extended his deal to 2024 on the back of an impressive 2021/22 season.
Three European giants keen to sign Barcelona misfit Memphis Depay
Depay didn't do a lot wrong last season and finished the season as Barcelona's top-scorer across all competitions. However, his future at Camp Nou is uncertain as Xavi considers him surplus to requirements.
According to the Mirror, Juventus, Tottenham Hotspur, and AC Milan are keen on signing the out-of-favor star. The Netherlands international is a versatile forward who can play across the frontline as well as a number 10.
He is currently into the final year of his contract and Barcelona run the risk of losing him on a free transfer next year. With that in mind, Barca would understandably want to cash in on him while they still can.
He is just 28 years old and arguably in the prime years of his career. A number of top clubs could make use of a dynamic forward such as him.
However, only time will tell if a suitable offer arrives at Barcelona's table by the end of the current window.
Burbery1
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And you are an idi0t who can't reason beyond petty sentiments and judge objectively! The fact that you are a fan of a football club doesn't mean to should be stup!d and blind to their wrong doings! Owing players wages and forcing them to accept pay cuts or they leave the club is Unethical and barbaric! Don't be an idi0t!
That’s why I said you’re just a fool who don’t reason before speaking lol😂
Nasser-Al-Khelaifi
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Barca d0gs like you who see nothing wrong with how u$eless and pathetic the club has become. So much bias and Illiteracy imbedded in most of you! Being a fan of a football club doesn't mean you should be a f00l and blind to the wrong doings of the club.
Go and wash Laundary for living
DangTangChan
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so Lewandowski is not scoring because he not have his number 🤔🤔?
zaeablmnp
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alas altast he is not linked to Manutd
Chima92
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Actually you are like this
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Barca d0gs like you who see nothing wrong with how u$eless and pathetic the club has become. So much bias and Illiteracy imbedded in most of you! Being a fan of a football club doesn't mean you should be a f00l and blind to the wrong doings of the club.
Chima92
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Stupid nd pathetic same way happened to de jong nd alves,I dnt blame player who choose to sign for dem cux very soon der will tk pay cut on dia salaries….
Let them keep trooping into their doom in the name of playing for their so called "dream club". Some of them are already regretting sighing for the club.
necenopruy
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Oh So
yiaceiks
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did I see a man United badge,,, even man United Fan's are talking about Barca,,,, you can have him once your 🐐 is living,,, you have phogba twice why can't you have also twice,,,[Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
yiaceiks
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man the title makes it seem like barcelona put depay on the ground put their foot over his lungs and choked him out and tortured him to give the number .
haaaa haaaa,[Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh],,, God have mercy
BRAYO1
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Depay once got it from Braithwate so it's not disrespectful to get it from him by a world class player like Lewadoski so that he can mantain his RL9 brand 👏👏
youtubebarcafamilytv
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that's very disrespectful and unfair ,Levi's goal drought will still continue I promise you! and barca will fail once more
goal drought? brah first of all it's pre season second of all he has only played half of a match and third of all he's new to the club and still trying to understand the teams tactics. you praying for someone's downfall makes you scum of the earth . enjoy your bad karma
youtubebarcafamilytv
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man the title makes it seem like barcelona put depay on the ground put their foot over his lungs and choked him out and tortured him to give the number .
BarcaBlood365
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there nothing to lose for depay leaving barcelona,he will find champions league club, he will score goal,he will have plenty of football, but barca they will struggle for sometime, all their stiker will be flop,just wait for sometime who thinks this comment is nonsense,,
Pray more
BarcaBlood365
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that's very disrespectful and unfair ,Levi's goal drought will still continue I promise you! and barca will fail once more
Keep praying
GGMUSTAR
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Stupid nd pathetic same way happened to de jong nd alves,I dnt blame player who choose to sign for dem cux very soon der will tk pay cut on dia salaries….
😹😹 they are cursed financially
recadnrt
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We are happy to have this best player like lewandowski
RoyKing23
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that's very disrespectful and unfair ,Levi's goal drought will still continue I promise you! and barca will fail once more
noskin
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football us business so if you see it differently then is ur one concern and if u don't understand it gettrat
Sudaepstuz
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there nothing to lose for depay leaving barcelona,he will find champions league club, he will score goal,he will have plenty of football, but barca they will struggle for sometime, all their stiker will be flop,just wait for sometime who thinks this comment is nonsense,,
Marcel0147
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That is Barcelona for you! Always treating their players like trash! Blame the ign0rant players who choose to sign for them. Auba, Pique, Busquests, and De Jong are on their way to the trash can. So much for playing for your "Dream club"
Stupid nd pathetic same way happened to de jong nd alves,I dnt blame player who choose to sign for dem cux very soon der will tk pay cut on dia salaries….
Nasser-Al-Khelaifi
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That is Barcelona for you! Always treating their players like trash! Blame the ign0rant players who choose to sign for them. Auba, Pique, Busquests, and De Jong are on their way to the trash can. So much for playing for your "Dream club"
Actually you are like this
Sipikmyz
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Depay To Barca Presdent🤣🤣
akpanga
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Depay be LIFE HARD oo
Chima92
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You’re just a fool you don’t think before you talk at lease you read the articles well the number 9 was for Martin Braithwaite before given to him so if they give it to someone else is that a bad thing next time you think before you talk
And you are an idi0t who can't reason beyond petty sentiments and judge objectively! The fact that you are a fan of a football club doesn't mean to should be stup!d and blind to their wrong doings! Owing players wages and forcing them to accept pay cuts or they leave the club is Unethical and barbaric! Don't be an idi0t!
Burbery1
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That is Barcelona for you! Always treating their players like trash! Blame the ign0rant players who choose to sign for them. Auba, Pique, Busquests, and De Jong are on their way to the trash can. So much for playing for your "Dream club"
You’re just a fool you don’t think before you talk at lease you read the articles well the number 9 was for Martin Braithwaite before given to him so if they give it to someone else is that a bad thing next time you think before you talk
TiyanjaneChalamwendo
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meanwhile depay fans
Chima92
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Shut up slave
Truth hurts i know! Cry me a River Barca D0g!
benaelmopu
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That is Barcelona for you! Always treating their players like trash! Blame the ign0rant players who choose to sign for them. Auba, Pique, Busquests, and De Jong are on their way to the trash can. So much for playing for your "Dream club"
Shut up slave
Chima92
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That is Barcelona for you! Always treating their players like trash! Blame the ign0rant players who choose to sign for them. Auba, Pique, Busquests, and De Jong are on their way to the trash can. So much for playing for your "Dream club"
KuayTg
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Departing their top signing after ayr every season! it’s a mess club
ClemJay
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Just terminate his contract to avoid further humiliation
Timolizky
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This a players who stood by you in hard times barca can do better
tetdiotu
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A key player for Netherlands being tossed around like garbage. so sad.
Your team started the tossing
Mapeimnp
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This life no balance " lmagine Memphis Depay being turned to You 🤩🤩🤩
Ramosforever
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I think madrid should sign depay and then depay can show barca what they have lost
Kkrexuke
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A key player for Netherlands being tossed around like garbage. so sad.
BrianKessy767
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disrespectful barca
BrianKessy767
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disrespectful barca...lewa might flop no matter what number he wears