Manchester United a “dream come true” for Memphis Depay – Football Oranje

However, he has no doubt about the youngster’s quality. “He is full of confidence as you can see”.

Depay, who has already drawn comparisons with ex- United legend Cristiano Ronaldo, is clearly relishing the challenge despite the warnings of his new club manager.

But the Dutchman said: “I don’t want to compare myself with someone like that”. I am not a manager who wants to buy players, I want to develop players. I played two seasons for PSV. “I don’t want to compare myself with somebody like that”.

Depay scored over 20 goals last season for PSV and adding on what he expects to achieve for United he said, “I’m excited to do my job for Manchester United and to score goals”. He can score so many goals and I hope I can reach his level someday.

Memphis Depay knows switching from the Eredivisie to Premier League will be a tough test, but it is one he is more than ready for. It is a big difference from the Dutch league, always pressure on the ball, physical resistance high, so it is not so easy.

In an interview with German channel Sport1, Depay said: “It is a great feeling when I listen to other players [comparing me with Ronaldo]”.

The move to Manchester this time a year ago might have proved hard for the likes of Di Maria, Marcos Rojo and Daley Blind – as Van Gaal admitted on Friday – but if Depay’s body language is anything to go by, he should settle in quickly.

As Radamel Falcao has left for Chelsea and Robin van Persie may do so, Van Gaal could require a new striker. “So we have to give him time also”.

Depay is relishing the chance to strut his stuff at Old Trafford and is confident he can make the step up to perform in England. It is a dream that came true.

Harrop has played for United in the Uefa Youth League and was a regular member of their Under 21s team last season where his box-to-box performances caught the eye. “I cannot complain about the professional attitude of my players”.