5 Manchester United flops who became stars after leaving

Success Beyond Old Trafford

Several high-profile players struggled to make an impact at Manchester United but went on to become stars after leaving Old Trafford. Here are five such players

5. Memphis Depay

Arrived with huge expectations from PSV but failed to settle in England. He rediscovered his best form at Lyon and earned a move to Barcelona

4. Romelu Lukaku

Often criticized at United, Lukaku transformed into a prolific striker at Inter Milan and played a key role in their Serie A title-winning season

3. Scott McTominay

Underrated at United, McTominay flourished after joining Napoli, winning the Serie A title and being named MVP in his debut season.

2. Gerard Pique

Unable to break into United’s defense, Pique returned to Barcelona and became one of the world’s best defenders, winning multiple Champions Leagues and a World Cup

1. Angel Di Maria

Signed as a statement player in 2014, Di María struggled with tactics and adaptation at United, but revived his career at PSG and later won the World Cup with Argentina