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Five former Manchester United players, who went on to achieve remarkable success after leaving the club, proving their potential elsewhere.
Not every player finds lasting success at Manchester United. But for some, leaving Old Trafford was the catalyst for an even brighter career elsewhere.
Pulse Sports looks at five former United players who achieved major success after their departure.
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5. Danny Welbeck
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A product of United's famed academy, Welbeck was a fan favourite known for his work ethic and versatility.
The striker left for Arsenal in 2014 in search of regular football and went on to score key goals for both club and country.
Despite struggling with injuries, he remained a reliable Premier League presence at Watford and Brighton and earned over 40 caps for England.
4. Memphis Depay
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Memphis arrived at United in 2015 with great expectations but left after just 18 months.
It was in Ligue 1 with Lyon that he truly shined, becoming their captain and one of the league’s top performers.
His form earned him a transfer to Barcelona and a leading role in the Dutch national team, helping the Netherlands return to major tournaments with confidence.
3. Romelu Lukaku
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After a polarizing spell at United, Lukaku revived his career at Inter Milan.
He led the Nerazzurri to the 2020–21 Serie A title with 24 league goals and formed a deadly strike partnership under Antonio Conte.
Lukaku re-established himself as one of Europe’s top strikers and remains Belgium’s all-time leading scorer, featuring in multiple World Cups and European Championships.
The striker recently claimed another Serie A title with Napoli to add to his collection.
2. Angel Di Maria
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Di Maria’s lone season at Old Trafford was underwhelming, but his career flourished after he joined PSG.
In Paris, he won five Ligue 1 titles, reached a Champions League final, and played a crucial creative role in one of Europe’s best attacking units.
Internationally, he was instrumental in Argentina’s Copa America 2021 win, scoring the final’s only goal and their 2022 World Cup triumph.
1. Gerard Pique
Pique struggled for minutes at United, but his 2008 return to Barcelona changed everything.
Over 14 seasons, he won three Champions Leagues, eight La Liga titles, and became a cornerstone of one of the greatest club teams ever.
He also helped Spain win Euro 2012 and the 2010 World Cup, cementing his legacy as one of the top defenders of his generation.
Leaving Manchester United was a new beginning for these players.
Whether lifting trophies in Europe or leading their national teams, each proved that success doesn’t always come at Old Trafford.
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