EPL: Depay defied United orders by playing in final PSV matches - Hindustan Times
close_game
close_game

EPL: Depay defied United orders by playing in final PSV matches

Reuters | By, Amsterdam
Jun 03, 2015 01:56 PM IST

Memphis Depay defied Manchester United who did not want their new signing to play the final two matches of the Dutch league for PSV Eindhoven after signing for the Premier League club, the 21-year-old Dutch international has said.

Memphis Depay defied Manchester United who did not want their new signing to play the final two matches of the Dutch league for PSV Eindhoven after signing for the Premier League club, the 21-year-old Dutch international has said.

A-vendor-sells-scarves-featuring-the-image-of-Memphis-Depay-outside-Old-Trafford-AFP-PHOTO
A-vendor-sells-scarves-featuring-the-image-of-Memphis-Depay-outside-Old-Trafford-AFP-PHOTO

Depay signed a reported Rs. 230 crore ($36 million) deal with the English giants early last month when there were still two matches left in the Dutch season for PSV and was asked to skip them to avoid the possibility of any injury.

Hindustan Times - your fastest source for breaking news! Read now.

"I really wanted to play and for our coach (Phillip Cocu) it was not a big issue," he told the Dutch daily De Telegraaf on Wednesday.

"But PSV and Manchester United were not pleased. They both suggested that I sit out because of fear over injuries," added Depay as he trained with the Netherlands squad for Friday's international friendly against the U.S. in Amsterdam.



Eindhoven's Dutch forward Memphis Depay signs autographs during a training session in Eindhoven. English Premier League side Manchester United have agreed to sign the 21-year-old Dutch forward from Eindhoven. (AFP PHOTO)

Depay said his desire to finish as top scorer in the Dutch league and help PSV reach a record points tally won the day. He achieved both in the last two matches.
($1 = Rs. 63.91)

Unlock a world of Benefits with HT! From insightful newsletters to real-time news alerts and a personalized news feed – it's all here, just a click away! -Login Now! Catch all the Latest WPL Schedule 2024 and Live score along with WPL Points Table, IPL Schedule and WTC related updates on Hindustan Times Website and APPs
SHARE THIS ARTICLE ON
Share this article
SHARE
Story Saved
Live Score
OPEN APP
Saved Articles
Following
My Reads
Sign out
New Delhi 0C
Friday, March 29, 2024
Start 14 Days Free Trial Subscribe Now
Follow Us On