Published 17:18 IST, November 30th 2020
Memphis Depay fires shots at Man United owners Glazers in his latest single
Former Manchester United star Memphis Depay fired shots at the Red Devils' owners, the Glazers, in his latest song, which is titled "Big Fish".
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Lyon forward Memphis Depay has taken a cheap shot at Man United's owners in his latest song titled, 'Big Fish'. In one line of song, Depay is heard calling out Glazers as he says, "I need money like Glazers", possibly hinting at Man United owners taking out money from club. According to reports, Glazer family took around £89m out of Man United between 2014 and 2019.
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Memphis Depay new song: Lyon star mentions Glazers in 'Big Fish'
Depay's latest song titled 'Big Fish' was released on Friday, vember 27, and tune quickly caught attention of Man United fans after Dutch star mentioned Glazers in lyrics. Depay, who played for Man United between 2015 till 2017, appeared to diss his former employers' owners despite t mentioning Red Devils at all.
A line from Depay's song had lyrics, "I be planning to make some statements, I need money like Glazers." Although Depay didn't give much away, it was clear that he was referring to Man United owners and ir methods of making money.
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Analysis by SwissRamble has revealed that Man United owners have taken out nearly £90m over past few years, leaving club financially worse off. While seven Premier League clubs' owners - Chelsea, Everton, Aston Villa, Fulham, Brighton, Manchester City and Wolves - have invested over £100m in ir respective teams over last five years, Man United's owners have been taking funds out of club.
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Man United fans on social media were n quick to react to Depay's diss at Glazers as one wrote, "Even after a player leaves Man United, he can call out frauds of club. SMH." A confused second wrote, "Wait, is Depay making fun of club or just our owners? Seems like both are in heat here as y go hand in hand." A third added, "I hope he doesn't make a diss track about his time at United, won't be too pleasant I suppose."
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Depay joined Man United in summer of 2015 from PSV Eindhoven and went on to make 47 appearances for Red Devils across all competitions but mand to score just five goals. Depay still mand to win EFL Cup, Europa League and FA Cup at Man United. He n joined Lyon in 2017.
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Im Credits - Memphis Depay Instagram / AP
17:18 IST, November 30th 2020