With Memphis Depay’s imminent move to Manchester United confirmed for this summer, here’s a look at the ten best ever players to move from the Dutch Eredivisie to the Premier League…
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1) Luis Suarez
Signed by Liverpool from Ajax, Luis Suarez is a recent big name who proved a huge success after swapping Holland for England in the winter of 2011. The Uruguayan international is now with Barcelona, having finished as top scorer in the Premier League last season.
2) Robin van Persie
Signed by Arsenal from Feyenoord as a youngster, Robin van Persie took some time to get going but is now regarded as one of the finest strikers of the last decade, later also proving a hit as he fired Manchester United to the title.
3) Ruud van Nistelrooy
One of Manchester United’s best-ever strikers, Ruud van Nistelrooy was a great success at Old Trafford after joining the club from Depay’s club PSV.
4) Arjen Robben
Another PSV graduate, Arjen Robben won the Premier League in his first season after joining Chelsea from the Dutch giants.
5) Marc Overmars
A hugely influential player for Arsenal in their 1997/98 double-winning campaign, Marc Overmars was a great signing from Ajax as he lit up the Premier League.
6) Jaap Stam
Another player who joined Manchester United from PSV, Jaap Stam was a rock solid centre-back who proved a crucial player for the Red Devils.
7) Dirk Kuyt
A cult hero at Liverpool, Dirk Kuyt was a key performer for the Reds in his time at the club, whom he joined from Feyenoord.
8) Christian Eriksen
Another former Ajax star, Christian Erikeen has been a superb playmaker since moving to Tottenham Hotspur last season.
9) Thomas Vermaelen
A top defender for Arsenal until injuries got the better of him, Thomas Vermaelen went from captaining Ajax to leading out the Gunners.
10) Jan Vertonghen
Another ex-Ajax man currently shining at White Hart Lane, Jan Vertonghen has proven a quality signing for Spurs.
