Memphis
Manchester United awaits the arrival of its newest player
#mufc has reached an agreement with PSV Eindhoven & Memphis Depay for the player's transfer, subject to a medical. pic.twitter.com/RdrJglzQGv
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) May 7, 2015
The 21-year-old player scored 21 goals with his team this season. He was the league's top scorer and led PSV to win the Eredivisie for the 22nd time since the foundation of the club.
The Dutch club made it official that
OFFICIAL: PSV has reached an agreement with Manchester United for the transfer of Memphis. #psv #memphis @ManUtd
— PSV (English) (@psveindhoven) May 7, 2015
"We are very proud of this upcoming transfer, which came in a huge momentum," PSV's sporting director Marcel Brands mentioned in PSV's website.
Liverpool, Paris Saint Germain and even Real Madrid had thought of signing the young star. It is said that Tottenham made a serious attempt to get him but was then turned down by the player. If everything goes according to plan,
Memphis Depay's stats (league): 2013-14: 32app (12 goals 7 assists) 2014-15: 28app (21 goals 4 assists) Age: 21y/o pic.twitter.com/92I6HUMaXM
— Man Utd Malaysia (@MUFC_Malaysia) May 7, 2015
Louis van Gaal gave the player his chance to debut with the Dutch National Team on October 15, 2013. Less than one year later, he played his first World Cup in Brazil where the Netherlands finished third.