Memphis Depay Archives - Wontumi Online

18 Aug

It’s For Otumfuo – Memphis Depay Reveals Inspiration Behind Kete Dance

Wontumi2SportsMemphis Depay

Atletico Madrid striker, Memphis Depay has said the 'Kete' dance he displayed after scoring against Granada was in honour of the King of the Ashanti Kingdom, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II. He explained that the moves he demonstrated by grabbing thin air and putting both hands on his chest are mainly danced by the king to show that he owns the kingdom. Speaking with LA LIGA TV, he said he danced to pay respect to Otumfuo whom he has close ties. "The dance is from the Ashanti Kingdom in Ghana and it's paying respect to our king. He has a dance as…

19 Jun

(PICTURES)Barcelona Forward, Memphis Depay, Refurbishes Cape Coast School For Deaf And Blind

wontumionline.comNews, SportsBarcelona Forward, Memphis Depay, Refurbishes Cape Coast School For Deaf And Blind

Ghanaian-Dutch footballer and forward for Barcelona FC, Memphis Depay has paid a visit to his roots. He arrived in Ghana earlier this week to enjoy his summer holidays after the end of the European football season and to continue his philanthropic works. Memphis Depay, who is born to Ghanaian father Dennis Depay, and Dutch mother Cora Schensema has been undertaking a series of projects in recent years where he donated sporting equipment and other items to the Cape Coast School for the Deaf and Blind. This time, he has refurbished the washroom for the Cape Coast School for the Deaf…

18 Feb

Lyon Confident Depay Will Sign New Deal Amid Barcelona Links

Wontumi2SportsBarcelona, Lyon, Memphis Depay

Jean-Michel Aulas, president of the Ligue 1 outfit, believes the Netherlands international can be convinced to stay put and sign fresh terms Jean-Michel Aulas believes Memphis Depay can still be talked into signing a new contract at Lyon, despite a man who has been heavily linked with Barcelona in the past edging his way towards free agency. As things stand, a highly-rated Netherlands international will see his current deal expire at the end of the 2020-21 campaign. A fresh start has been mooted, along with various potential landing spots, but his current employers believe that the 27-year-old can be convinced…

13 Nov

‘Depay isn’t a pure number nine but can boost Barcelona’ – Makaay in favour of Dutch forward moving to Camp Nou

Wontumi2SportsBarcelona, Memphis Depay, Roy Makaay

The former Netherlands international, who spent time in La Liga during his playing days, would like to see his countryman secure a switch from Lyon Memphis Depay would not be a “pure nine” for Barcelona, admits Roy Makaay, but the former Netherlands international believes his fellow countryman would be a useful option for those at Camp Nou. A switch to Catalunya for the Lyon forward appeared to be on the cards over the summer as Ronald Koeman, upon taking the reins at a La Liga giant, made his compatriot a top transfer target. No deal was done before the deadline…