I think I'm going to Real Madrid... Former Manchester United winger Memphis Depay eyes move to star-studded Spanish champions

  • Memphis Depay never established himself at Manchester United and moved on 
  • Now at Lyon he is already eyeing up a move to Real Madrid in the future 
  • 23-year-old said: 'I think I'm going to Real Madrid. Yes, that's a serious goal'
  • Dutchman has scored twice and provided three assists for Lyon this season

Former Manchester United winger Memphis Depay has revealed his lofty ambition to join Real Madrid.

Having failed to establish himself at Old Trafford, the Dutchman moved to Lyon for £16m in January but is already eyeing up another switch. 

He told PSV Supporter magazine: 'I think I'm going to Real Madrid. Yes, that's a serious goal.'

Memphis Depay (right) is already setting his sights on a move to Real Madrid in the future

Memphis Depay (right) is already setting his sights on a move to Real Madrid in the future

His comments will raise eyebrows in Manchester as the 23-year-old rarely lived up to expectations following his move from PSV in 2015. 


Clearly the young winger is full of confidence that he can revive his career in Ligue 1 and added that he is content at Lyon for the time being.

'What's happened so far, that's God, he helps me and brings me here.

The Lyon winger only joined the French outfit back in January, joining from Manchester United

The Lyon winger only joined the French outfit back in January, joining from Manchester United

'I had very nice times at PSV, but I wanted to reach higher goals in my career. At Lyon I'm very happy. The club is in a way comparable to PSV.'

Depay has scored twice and provided three assists this season for the French side this season and will surely have to put up more impressive numbers to seize the attention of those at the Bernabeu. 

Lyon supporters will hope his attention remains with Bruno Genesio's side rather than treat the club as a mere stepping stone to further his career.  

Depay never made the grade at United so his lofty ambitions will no doubt raise eyebrows

Depay never made the grade at United so his lofty ambitions will no doubt raise eyebrows