Manchester United new boys Memphis Depay and Matteo Darmian enjoy night out in city centre before USA tour

  • Memphis Depay acclimatises to his new surroundings ahead of USA tour
  • New Manchester United signing enjoys culture trip with visit to city centre 
  • Louis van Gaal may practice using Depay as a striker during pre-season
  • Dutch manager has warned 21-year-old to expect a physical challenge
  • Matteo Darmian celebrated his move with an evening at San Carlo

Memphis Depay has wasted little time in getting to know what Manchester has to offer at night, after being pictured heading into the city centre on Saturday.

The £25million arrival from PSV Eindhoven was introduced at an Old Trafford press conference on Friday afternoon, and barely 24 hours later the Dutch international was all smiles as he saluted a photographer on his way into the night.

Depay will be part of United's squad that jets off for a pre-season tour of America on Monday and the 21-year-old will hope to make as loud an introduction on the pitch as his attire in his most recent sighting.

Memphis Depay heads into Manchester city centre on Saturday as he takes in the local nightlife

Memphis Depay heads into Manchester city centre on Saturday as he takes in the local nightlife

A beaming Depay points in the direction of the city centre as the Dutchman makes the most of his free time

A beaming Depay points in the direction of the city centre as the Dutchman makes the most of his free time

Fellow United new boy Matteo Darmian was also spotted out and about in the city centre after the club announced his move from Torino on Saturday. 

The 25-year-old, who enjoyed a meal at popular Manchester restaurant San Carlo on Saturday evening, has agreed a four-year contract at Old Trafford.

On signing for United, Darmian said, 'It is a dream come true. I have loved the time that I have spent at Torino and I would like to thank the club and the fans for everything they have done for me, but I am sure they can understand when the opportunity to join the biggest club in world came along it was something I had to do.' 

United manager Louis van Gaal has already warned Depay that he will find life in the Premier League tough, despite believing he has signed one of the top players of his age in Europe.

But a player tipped by many to be a sensation in England did not appear short of confidence. Asked if United can win the title, Depay said: 'Oh yes, for sure.

'We have a lot of quality, we just have to find our way. The team has all the quality to win the title. All the trophies are possible.'

Depay was snared by United under competition from other clubs at the end of last season and the transfer formally went through when the summer trading window opened earlier this month.

Matteo Darmian celebrated his move to United with an evening at popular Manchester restaurant San Carlo
Matteo Darmian celebrated his move to United with an evening at popular Manchester restaurant San Carlo

Matteo Darmian celebrated his move to United with an evening at popular Manchester restaurant San Carlo

United announced the signing of Italian defender Darmian on Saturday before he posed in the club's colours

United announced the signing of Italian defender Darmian on Saturday before he posed in the club's colours

 Darmian poses with his new United shirt along side manager Louis van Gaal (right)

 Darmian poses with his new United shirt along side manager Louis van Gaal (right)

The £25million winger holds up a Manchester United scarf on his first visit to Old Trafford as a United player

Depay and Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal hold up his shirt with 'Memphis' printed on the back

Depay and Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal hold up his shirt with 'Memphis' printed on the back

'I think I can score goals here, for sure,' the Dutch international added. 'I will work on that and I believe in that.

'I am excited about coming here to do my job and score goals. I am a striker so I have to score goals.'

Van Gaal revealed that he may well play Depay as a striker rather than in his usual wide position and also suggested that he may not even buy another centre forward to replace Robin van Persie who is on the verge of joining Fenerbahce.

Van Gaal was generous in his praise for his new signing, referring to him as one of the best talents of his age

Van Gaal was generous in his praise for his new signing, referring to him as one of the best talents of his age

Depay and Van Gaal will work together with the aim of prising the Premier League title away from Chelsea

Depay and Van Gaal will work together with the aim of prising the Premier League title away from Chelsea

'He is one of the few talented players of his age,' said the United boss. 'He is one of the greatest of his age. He is full of confidence as you can see.

'He will notice that it's not so easy here, that it is a lot harder than in the Dutch league. There is always pressure on the ball. The physical resistance is high. I have told him that so we will see how he thinks.' 

Depay trains with Luke Shaw under the watchful eye of Van Gaal in United training earlier this week

Depay trains with Luke Shaw under the watchful eye of Van Gaal in United training earlier this week

United returned to training with Depay getting to know Michael Carrick, Wayne Rooney and Phil Jones

United returned to training with Depay getting to know Michael Carrick, Wayne Rooney and Phil Jones

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