FANS have been left stunned after a former Manchester United flop scored a stunning goal on the opening weekend of the season.
Memphis Depay flattered to deceive during his time in Manchester, but certainly seemed back to his best for Atletico Madrid against Granada last night.
TwitterMemphis Depay scored an absolute screamer from distance against Granada last night[/caption]
GettyMemphis celebrated the goal with team-mate Antoine Griezmann[/caption]
GettyThe star previously played for Manchester United but struggled to have an impact and was sold after two disappointing seasons[/caption]
The 29-year-old came on as a substitute for Atletico in the 59th minute whilst the sides were tied level at 1-1.
Just eight minutes later and the Dutch international let fly from distance, scoring an absolute stunner to put the Madrid side ahead.
The rocket flew straight into the top corner and left Granada keeper Andre Ferreira with absolutely no chance of saving it.
Atletico went on to win the game 3-1 and get their season off to a winning start, putting them top of the La Liga table.
Fans were shocked to see Memphis looking so sharp and scoring such an impressive goal after his disappointing spell in the Premier League.
Many took to social media to express their disbelief and praise the former PSV, Lyon and Barcelona forward.
One fan wrote: “Just saw this goal from Memphis tonight. Give him goal of the season already.”
Whilst another added: “Outrageous to do that from almost a standing position, no run up, no right to pull that off, utter filth.”
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Other fans suggested he should still play for United with the Red Devils needing as much attacking help as they can get.
One fan posted: “He would be the best attacker at United unironically.”
Memphis spent two seasons at Old Trafford, but failed to live up to his £31million price tag.
He scored just seven goals despite making over 50 appearances during his spell at the club.
He now plies his trade in La Liga after joining Atletico Madrid from Barcelona in January of last season.
The tricky forward has already bagged five times in just ten games so far for the Mattress Makers and looks to be back to his best.