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Memphis Depay REJECTED huge PSG pay-packet to join Manchester United
MEMPHIS DEPAY reportedly rejected a bigger wage packet from Paris Saint-Germain to join Manchester United.
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The PSV Eindhoven winger agreed a deal believed to be worth around £25million yesterday.
And Dutch newspaper Algemeen Dagblad claim that he turned down a big-money package from PSG to link-up with Louis van Gaal.
Speaking yesterday, Depay said joining United was his 'dream' and that he was looking forward to playing in the Premier League.
He said: "I have reached an agreement with Manchester United, which is really fantastic.
"This is a huge step forward in my career and I am looking forward to playing in a magnificent league.
Memphis Depay's decision is said to have shocked PSV's technical director
"Playing for United is like a dream come true."
However, PSV technical director Marcel Brands reportedly found the news of Depay's decision a shock.
And he expected the Dutchman to be packing for Paris, before Van Gaal reportedly made a late swoop for the 21-year-old.
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