Memphis In Manchester: A Tale Of Mismanagement, Bad Timing and Wasted Talent

BacunaMorata
Nov 1 · 4 min read
Memphis Depay made 53 appearances for Manchester United over a season and a half.

When Memphis Depay landed in England ahead of his move to Manchester United, he arrived with a reputation for exaggerated flair, immense self-confidence and, naturally, a heck of a lot of talent.

United saw off well-documented competition from the likes of Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain to Depay’s signature for a fee of around £31…

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