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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
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'
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