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'Playing with Messi will be a dream for me' - Depay eager to link up with 'best player in the world' after Barca unvieling

The Netherlands international is excited to work alongside a Blaugrana "legend" that he says "can do everything" with the ball at his feet

Memphis Depay says playing with Lionel Messi "will be a dream" for him after his unveiling at Barcelona, as he will get the chance to link up with the "best player in the world".

Depay was officially presented as a new Barca player on Thursday, having been snapped on a free transfer following his departure from Lyon at the end of the 2020-21 campaign.

The 27-year-old joins a star-studded squad that is likely to include Lionel Messi, once the final terms of his new contract are finalised, and he can't wait to work alongside the six-time Ballon d'Or winner.