Ji-sung Park: Depay Could Be Like Ronaldo

Former Manchester United winger Ji-sung Park says Memphis Depay’s desire to be the best reminds him of Cristiano Ronaldo.

Park played with Depay during his second spell at PSV Eindhoven last season and saw in him the same raw talent Ronaldo displayed during his formative years at Old Trafford.

Dutch starlet Depay has passed his medical with United and is set to complete his move when the international transfer window opens next month.

"He’s still a young player – only 21 years old – but I played with him and he has so much potential: he has strength, passing ability and skill," Park told MUTV.

"Some people say he’s like Cristiano Ronaldo and I can imagine that – he really has the desire to be the best player and United can help him achieve that. It’s a really good signing for both him and the club, and I’m sure he’ll show his quality for us."

Park, who is the latest confirmed participant in the Legends charity match between United and Bayern Munich in June, is pleased the Reds have secured a top-four spot this term.

"It has been painful for me not to see United in the Champions League but now we have to look forward and prepare well for next season’s competition," the Korean said.

"It was our first aim to finish in the top four after the disappointment of last season and we’ve done that. We’ve performed very well in some games this season, so hopefully we can build on that."