Memphis Depay Press Conference: Key Takeaways from Manchester United Unveiling

Manchester United officially presented Memphis Depay to the media during a press conference on Friday, and the young Dutch forward immediately endeared himself to the fans by making it very clear what he expects to do with his new club: win titles. As shared by Manchester Evening News' Rob Dawson, he said:

Depay broke out in a big way during the 2014 World Cup and was one of Europe's leading scorers with PSV during the 2014-15 campaign. Expectations are sky-high for the youngster, who is already being compared to former United star Cristiano Ronaldo.

The 21-year-old didn't hide his excitement over playing for one of the best clubs in the world, via the club's official Twitter account:

Manager Louis van Gaal, who worked with Depay during the 2014 World Cup, said, per Telegraph, he considers the youngster one of the top talents in the world:

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“I think he is one of the few high-talented boys of his age in the world. And you can hear he is full of confidence but he will notice it is not so easy in the Premier League."

“It is a big difference with the Dutch league. There is always pressure on the ball, it is physical, the resistance is high. So it’s not easy. I have said to him but he is full of confidence so he will say what he is thinking and feeling."

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Of course, the biggest question surrounding Depay is where he'll play at Old Trafford. He has all the tools of a winger but showed incredible scoring form in the Netherlands, and that trait may be better exploited in a central role.

Per ESPN's Alex Shaw, Van Gaal appeared to indicate he's thinking along those same lines:

James Robson of the Manchester Evening News elaborated:

The inevitable comparisons with Ronaldo surfaced, and Depay handled himself well when he was asked about the Portuguese superstar. With typical Dutch bravado, he avoided sounding arrogant but also didn't hold himself back, via Goal UK:

Overall, he handled the entire press conference quite well. Depay seemed calm and confident, he smiled at the reporters and never came across as arrogant or conceited. The media spent most of the 2014-15 season talking about Depay's potential transfer, and the youngster clearly had plenty of time to prepare himself for such a big club.

Van Gaal revealed very little during the press conference, talking mostly about the club's latest addition. Per Dawson, he did confirm Matteo Darmian will have a medical and is likely to join:

Everyone came to hear from and about Depay, however, and Friday's press conference was undoubtedly a success. This is exactly the kind of start Depay must have been hoping for, and it will now be up to him to back up his words with his play.