United Has A Buy Back Clause For Depay

 

Jose Mourinho says Memphis Depay could return to Manchester United after the forward joined Lyon on Friday. Lyon completed a deal to sign Depay on Friday for a fee that could rise to £21.7m, with the 22years old having struggled for playing time under Mourinho - making only eight appearances in all competitions this season.

Mourinho has confirmed United have a buy-back clause in the deal, which could see the player come back to the club. He said “Potentially, he is a very good player, I think when Mr Van Gaal decided to buy him, he did well. He knew him well from the national team, when he was young in the World Cup he had flashes of top quality. He was playing well in Holland but not the same here, but he was showing very good things. He didn't succeed in his 18 months but he is very young, so I think it is very important for the club to keep control of this talent, and we all wish he plays very well at Olympique Lyon and why not come back, because everyone really likes him.”

Depay became the second major departure from United during the January transfer window, following Morgan Schneiderlin's exit to Everton for £24m.