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Netherlands' Memphis Depay looks to the ball after scoring his side's second goal during the group B World Cup soccer match between the Netherlands and Chile at the Itaquerao Stadium in Sao Paulo. (Wong Maye-E, AP, File)
London - Manchester United's new signing Memphis Depay declared on Wednesday that his ambition is to become the best player in the world during his time at Old Trafford.
The 21-year-old Holland forward agreed to join United from Dutch champions PSV Eindhoven last week in a deal reportedly worth around £25 million.
Depay, who has scored 25 goals this season, has the words 'Dream Chaser' tattooed on his chest and said that it was his dream to emulate superstars like Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
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