Depay: I’ve gained weight since joining Manchester United… but it’s all muscle

The 21-year-old admits he was surprised by his weight increase but insists he continues to work on his explosive speed and coordination

Memphis Depay has revealed that he is five kilograms heavier after joining Manchester United – but insists it is all muscle.

The 21-year-old has admitted to suffering a dip in form since his summer move to Old Trafford, while he has also hit back at suggestions from the Netherlands boss Danny Blind that he is not a team player.

Depay admits his change in weight did come as a surprise and says he is continuing to work on his explosive speed.

“Since I’ve played for Manchester United, I gained 5 kilos. And that’s not fat! Just muscle. It’s bizarre,” Depay told De Telegraaf.

“It’s also have to do with the heavy schedule in England. Now I weigh 85 kg. When I stood on the scales first I thought: ‘OK, is this correct?’ My body is still developing. Now I’m a little more heavy, I have to work on that. I’m working a lot on my coordination and starting speed.

“I get to eat very well at home. It’s cooked for me. I’ve got an own cook. It’s all arranged very well over there. I doing those things. Because no, that’s not offered for free.

“People don’t know what I have to do to be fit and be a part of the national team. The work I do, what’s part of my profession. Perhaps there’s a picture of me that I’m not thinking about that, but that’s nonsense.”

And how fast is MEMPHIS DEPAY , if i may ask?