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Published 08:49 9 May 2015 BST
Updated 08:54 9 May 2015 BST
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Fellow countryman Stam is confident that the 21-year-old will perfectly fit United's playing style. He told MUTV:
"United always want to attack and the club always has an interest in players that have a lot of pace and who can also play the one-vs-ones and create something or score goals. Memphis is that type of player."
"He's proven that in Holland for a couple of seasons now and also with the national team and I think it's a good step for him to join United now, and also work with (manager) Louis van Gaal because he knows him very well of course."
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