Former Manchester United midfielder Park Ji-sung believes that Memphis Depay has the potential to become like Cristiano Ronaldo in the future.
Depay has signed for Manchester United from Dutch Eredivisie outfit PSV Eindhoven and will be joining the Premier League giants in the pre-season.
The Dutchman has revelled in the Dutch league this term and his 22 goals and six assists have guided the Eindhoven-based outfit to the title.
Ji-sung, who was team-mates with Ronaldo at Old Trafford during the Portuguese’s time at Manchester United until his departure for Real Madrid in the summer of 2009, feels that Depay has the potential to become as good as Ronaldo in the future.
"He’s still a young player – only 21 years old – but I played with him and he has so much potential: he has strength, passing ability and skill”, the former South Korea international told MUTV.
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"Some people say he’s like Cristiano Ronaldo and I can imagine that – he really has the desire to be the best player and United can help him achieve that.”
The 34-year-old, who also had a stint season-long stint with PSV Eindhoven, further added that Depay is a good signing for the Red Devils and he is sure that the Dutchman will be a success in England.
“It’s a really good signing for both him and the club, and I’m sure he’ll show his quality for us."
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