Unexpectedly, Memphis Depay stepped on Barcelona's doorstep and drew fire with his first statement - the English media blamed him for his opening statement, with words that were not very helpful to the
Manchester United Football Club
Much offense.
Dating back to the summer of 2015, Depay moved from Eindhoven in the Netherlands to
Manchester United Football Club
, with a transfer fee of £25 million. At his joining ceremony at Manchester United, he praised the
Manchester United Football Club
The brightest club in the world.
Deppe's statement at that time was:"
Manchester United Football Club
It's the glittering club, so I have to fight for the glory - I came here to take the glory."
"We have the power and the potential to win every possible trophy."
But the reality wasn't what he had hoped for, and Depay didn't leave his mark at Old Trafford, being ruthlessly eliminated just a year and a half later.
Jumping ahead four years later, Lyon's outstanding performances made Depay a coveted target for the giants once again, this time joining La Liga giants Barcelona as a free agent.
In an interview with Barcelona's official media, Depay said, "Joining the brightest club in the world (the brightest club in the world) with the most passionate fans is really a dream come true day for me."
"I would like to thank the Barcelona president and manager for trusting me, and in the end, we reached an agreement with Lyon. I'm delighted to be able to compete in a stadium like the Camp Nou and I'm looking forward to showing myself in front of the fans."
The British press said, with a touch of irony, that apparently Depay seems to have changed his mind about the "world's brightest club".
