MD: optional year clause does not exist in Memphis contract

Memphis Depay has been an irruption in FC Barcelona. The Dutchman, who came free after finishing his contract at Olympique Lyon, has been one of the footballers who have been able to shine the most in this regular start to the season for the Blaugranas. Memphis shone against Athletic or Getafe, although it has also had its shadows, such as a missed occasion against Cádiz that left Barcelona without victory.

His arrival can be considered a success in a complicated year, but now what worries is his permanence in the culé discipline. According to Mundo Deportivo, Memphis has a contract until 2023, but the clause by which Barcelona enjoyed a 'team option' to renew the player for one more season if they estimated it six months before the end of the second year of the contract did not was included, which will force the Catalan club to negotiate with the Dutch in the next year.

Without this clause, Memphis ends contract with Barcelona on June 30, 2023, which means that on January 1 of that same year he will be free to speak with any club that wants to sign him.

The challenge of the Levant

Memphis is on Koeman's list for this afternoon's game against Levante. After his ruling against Cádiz, with which Koeman asked him not to be obsessed, the Dutchman is expected to be a starter and have a new opportunity to claim and even score to expand his private account that, for the moment, stood in two goals after scoring against Athletic and Getafe.