sport news Euro 2020: Will Memphis Depay's 'dream' Barcelona move boost Holland's chances ...

sport news Euro 2020: Will Memphis Depay's 'dream' Barcelona move boost Holland's chances ...
sport news Euro 2020: Will Memphis Depay's 'dream' Barcelona move boost Holland's chances ...
With Memphis Depay's move to Barcelona finally confirmed, Dutch coach Frank de Boer has called on his star forward to improve his form at the Euros... so, will his 'dream' transfer boost Holland's chances of glory this summer? Memphis Depay's free transfer to Barcelona was confirmed over the weekend  The forward signed a two-year deal with his Lyon contract expiring this month Depay's form at Euro 2020 for Holland has been criticised so far in his homeland He did score though in Thursday's 2-0 victory against Austria from a penalty  Frank de Boer said it was a 'relief' that Depay could now fully focus on the Euros  Find out the latest Euro 2020 news including fixtures, live action and results here

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Transfer talk in a tournament - it's inevitable, but far from ideal for managers and squads this summer. 

Yet for Holland, the long-running speculation over Memphis Depay's future was, finally, put to bed over the weekend, as his move to Barcelona on a free transfer from Lyon was confirmed. 

Depay, in a post on Twitter, described it as a 'dream' after he earned himself another crack at a European heavyweight following his failed spell at Manchester United

Memphis Depay can now fully focus on the Euros after his Barcelona move was confirmed

Memphis Depay can now fully focus on the Euros after his Barcelona move was confirmed 

Holland boss Frank de Boer needs his main attacking threat to star in the knockout-phase

Holland boss Frank de Boer needs his main attacking threat to star in the knockout-phase

Depay described his free transfer to Barcelona as a 'dream'

Depay described his free transfer to Barcelona as a 'dream' 

You wonder too if Holland boss Frank de Boer is equally as pleased, with all the noise and rumours now no longer a concern. 

Speaking about it on Sunday, it certainly seemed that way. 

'Yes, it is a relief that he can concentrate [following the transfer news] as it can take part of your ideas in your head – the distraction of the transfer to Barcelona,' he said. 

'So it might give him something extra to perform at the highest level.' 

Despite scoring and playing a leading role in the 2-0 victory

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