Depay can handle the pressure of being Manchester United's No.7

The club's former captain is confident that the Dutchman, who signed from PSV earlier this summer, is worthy of wearing the iconic shirt number at Old Trafford

Manchester United legend Bryan Robson believes that summer signing Memphis Depay can handle the pressure of wearing the iconic No.7 shirt at Old Trafford.

The 13-time Premier League champions signed Depay on a four-year-deal from PSV earlier this summer after the Dutchman impressed in the Eredivisie last season.

And after Angel Di Maria departed for Paris Saint-Germain, Depay was given the vacant No.7 jersey on request - a decision that Robson fully agrees with.

Speaking to the official club website, Robson revealed: "I think he’s a confident lad."

"He’s got great ability and great pace. So I don’t think that’s going to be a hassle to him, otherwise he wouldn’t have accepted the No.7 shirt as soon as it was offered to him.

"I think if he had a problem, mentally, handling the pressure that comes with the no 7 shirt, he would have said 'no' and asked for another number.

"So I’m sure and would hope he will enjoy playing for Manchester United, relax and play in the way he wants to play.

"Memphis is only a young lad so it’s going to take a little bit of time for him to settle down. It looks like he’s got great attributes and he could do really well for us."

Depay has claimed that, while he understands and appreciates the history of the No.7 shirt, he wants to make his own impact at the club and is confident in his ability to shine at Old Trafford.

"Yes, of course (I’m aware of the pressure) and the history," he said earlier this week.

"I appreciate the history, but I want to be my own man. It’s an honour to wear the No.7 and I will wear it with pride.

"Last year I played with seven on my back (for PSV) and I scored a lot of goals so I am confident with that number."