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'Manchester is still red!' - Ex-United star Memphis teases City ahead of Champions League clash

Memphis Depay has teased Manchester City ahead of a Champions League trip to the Etihad Stadium with Lyon, with the former United star claiming “the city is still red”.

The Netherlands international spent 18 months at Old Trafford between the summer of 2015 and January 2017.

He struggled to make his mark in the Premier League and was allowed to head for France by Jose Mourinho.

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Memphis has, however, made no secret of where his allegiances lie as he prepares to head back to England on Wednesday.

The 24-year-old forward, who has rebuilt his career at Lyon, told reporters: "It is something special coming back to Manchester.