Memphis Depay to Manchester United: Forward will be the fourth player to move from PSV to United - but who are the other three?

All of the other three went on to have success at the club

James Orr
Thursday 07 May 2015 10:44 EDT
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Memphis Depay will join Manchester United this summer for a reported £22m, becoming the fourth player to move directly from PSV Eindhoven to United.

Thankfully for United, all of those other players went on to have strong careers at the club.

Jaap Stam (1998) £10.6m

The Dutch defender moved to Old Trafford in 1998, and quickly became an integral part of Sir Alex Ferguson's side. He won three Premier League titles,one FA Cup, and the Champions League.

Jaap Stam
Jaap Stam (GETTY IMAGES)

Ruud van Nistelrooy
Ruud van Nistelrooy (Getty Images)

Ruud van Nistelrooy (2001) £19m

Scored exactly 150 goals for the club in all competitions between 2001 and 2006. The prolific striker won one Premier League, one FA Cup, plus League Cup for the side.

Ji-Sung Park
Ji-Sung Park (AP)

Ji-Sung Park (2005) £4m

The news of Depay's transfer to United was confirmed today when PSV issued a statement on their official club website that said a deal is in place for Depay to join United.

It read: "PSV and Manchester United have reached an agreement on the transfer of Memphis Depay to the English club .

They also confirmed that Depay has agreed personal terms with the Red Devils, and will now travel to Manchester to complete the necessary paperwork and medical.

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