Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas insists he is happy to sanction Memphis Depay's summer departure after the attacker expressed his desire to leave for one of Europe's top clubs.
The 24-year-old has played a vital role for the Ligue 1 giants since his transfer from Manchester United back in January 2017, scoring 33 goals in 93 appearances across all competitions.
Depay has successfully bounced back from his ill-fated two-year spell at Old Trafford, which saw him branded as a major flop after failing to establish himself in the first team under Jose Mourinho.
The mercurial winger revealed earlier in the week that he still hopes to earn a second chance at the highest level in the near future, admitting he would like to play for the likes of Real Madrid, Barcelona, Man City, Chelsea, Bayern Munich and Paris Saint Germain.
Aulas reacted to Depay's comments on social media, stating that a summer transfer for the ex-United star would 'suit him well'.
"Memphis Depay would like to leave Lyon this summer," he began. "He comes from MU (Manchester United) to progress to OL. He became a very good European player. He wants to go even higher, in the top 4 and it suits me well."
Memphis Depay (OL) souhaiterait quitter Lyon cet été - L'Équipe @OL @lequipe Memphis vient d MU pour progresser à l’OL il est devenu 1 des très bons joueurs Européens:qu’il veuille aller encore + haut ds le top 4 cela me va bien lequipe.fr/Football/Actua…
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Manchester United were linked with re-signing Depay last year when it emerged that the club inserted a buy-back clause in his Lyon contract.
The Netherlands international has not been distracted by rumours or dreams of a transfer this term, however, producing some of his best form to help the French giants reach the Champions League knockout phases.
Depay has managed to contribute six goals and nine assists across all competitions for Lyon this season, with the club currently occupying third place in Ligue 1.
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