Wednesday, May 13, 2015

Welcome to England: Manchester United's new £25m man Depay steps off private jet as he prepares to join Van Gaal's revolution

Memphis Depay has travelled to England for the first time since agreeing terms on a £25million move to Manchester United.


Depay, heading to an Under Armour boot launch in London, posted a picture of himself sitting on the steps of the private plane he was travelling on with the caption: 'Big day today, off to England for the new Under Armour football boots launch.'

The Manchester United new boy is racking up the air miles as he posted an image of himself and three of his PSV team-mates enjoying the sunshine and having 'breakfast for champions' in Ibiza on Tuesday.
Manchester United new boy Memphis Depay poses on the steps of a private plane ahead of his trip to London
Depay (centre) walks through the streets of London shortly after landing in England ahead of a boot launch 
Depay (centre) walks through the streets of London shortly after landing in England ahead of a boot launch 
The Holland international looked in high spirits as he dragged his suitcase following his trip to London
The Holland international looked in high spirits as he dragged his suitcase following his trip to London
Depay was dressed in a smart blue blazer and jeansDepay was visiting England for the first time since agreeing to join United
Depay was dressed in a smart blue blazer and jeans on his first visit to England since agreeing to join United
Depay (second left) with Nicolas Isimat-Mirin  (left), Andres Guardado and Santiago Arias (far right) in Ibiza
Depay (second left) with Nicolas Isimat-Mirin (left), Andres Guardado and Santiago Arias (far right) in Ibiza
Following his visit to England, Depay is expected fly back to Holland to watch his soon-to-be former team-mates take on Den Haag in their final game of the Eredivisie season.

Depay will not take part in Sunday's match as PSV do not want to risk the chance of their star winger sustaining an injury on Den Haag's artificial pitch ahead of his £25m move to Old Trafford.

The 15,000-capacity Kyocera Stadion in Den Haag had a 3G surface laid for last summer's Hockey World Cup.

Depay had wanted to play in the match and bid a final farewell to PSV fans, saying: 'If it were up to me, I would play that game too.'

But, PSV are keen to ensure nothing scuppers the winger's dream move to Old Trafford and so the 2-0 home win over Heracles last Sunday was Depay's final appearance.

Depay at least said goodbye in style, scoring a Cristiano Ronaldo-esque free-kick before parading the Dutch title at the Phillips Stadion.

The Holland international is likely to refresh his batteries by taking another break before eventually joining up with his new Manchester United team-mates in the summer.

Depay may have to get used to flying across the world as the Red Devils are making the transatlantic trip to America during pre-season.
Depay scored a stunning free-kick in his last home game for PSV after agreeing to join Manchester United
Depay scored a stunning free-kick in his last home game for PSV after agreeing to join Manchester United
PSV are unwilling to risk jeopardising the £25m deal by playing Depay at Den Haag this weekend 
PSV are unwilling to risk jeopardising the £25m deal by playing Depay at Den Haag this weekend 

Meanwhile, Queens Park Rangers midfielder Leroy Fer believes his compatriot Depay can be as good as Ronaldo and working under Louis van Gaal will help him develop.

Fer said: 'He won't be scared and that's what I like about him. He will enjoy the comparison with Ronaldo and he will be a big player.

'He's not as tall as Ronaldo but he's very talented, he's strong, he's quick, he's got the skills and he can score goals. He's a massive player and he's going to be big in Manchester.
Leroy Fer believes that Depay will flourish under the guidance of United manager Louis van Gaal (pictured)
Leroy Fer believes that Depay will flourish under the guidance of United manager Louis van Gaal (pictured)


'Of course he has to adapt to the Premier League and United are one of the biggest clubs, but I don't think it's going to be hard for him because he's a very confident player.

'Ronaldo is a bigger player than him right now because of what he's done. But Memphis is only 21 and if he can be as good as Ronaldo was at United he is going to be a big player. I think he can be.'





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