, according to his grandmother

Memphis Depay may have just signed a dream move to Manchester United, but the Dutch star has had a difficult journey to the top, according to his family.

Depay was just four years of age when his father fled the family home based in a small Dutch village named Moordrecht and was a teenager by the time his mother's second partner left after winning the lottery.

Shortly after his 15th birthday, Depay's beloved grandfather passed away. A tragic incident which Depay's grandmother, Jans Schensema, believes has made the Dutchman 'even hungrier to succeed'.

Manchester United have agreed to sign Holland star Memphis Depay from PSV Eindhoven for £25million

The Holland star has had a difficult journey to the top, according to his grandmother Jans Schensema

She told the Sun on Sunday: 'Memphis has seen so much for someone so young but it has made him even hungrier to succeed.

'When his grandfather died Memphis was broken. He had brought stability to his life. They had a very deep bond.'

The 21-year-old is expected in Manchester on Monday to complete his medical as Louis van Gaal prepares to revamp his squad ahead of the 2015-16 Premier League season.

He managed an impressive 22-goal tally while helping PSV Eindhoven to the Eredivisie title during his last season with the club, and his grandmother believes the first goal in a United shirt will be something special.

She added: 'I know Cees will be looking down on him when he first pulls on that red shirt and I'm sure Memphis' first goal will be dedicated to him. '

The 21-year-old scored 22 goals for PSV Eindhoven as he helped the Dutch side win the Eredivisie title

Depay, in London on Wednesday, becomes Louis van Gaal's first Manchester United signing of the summer

United new boy Depay poses on the steps of a private plane ahead of his trip to London last week



