Memphis Depay, a player for Atletico Madrid, paid the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, a memorable visit while he was on vacation in Ghana.
Memphis Depay met Otumfuo Osei Tutu II at the Manhyia Royal residence in Kumasi and shared his experience on his social media pages on July 13, 2023.
The Dutch international who has also played for Manchester United and Barcelona, was seen in a vibrant traditional costume that looked great on him.
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He wore a vibrant kente cloth and respectfully draped it over his shoulder in honor of the revered king to show his appreciation for the culture.
Offering thanks to the Asantehene for his important advice and inspiration, Depay subtitled the post, saying,
“Thank you for your words of wisdom and motivation! #ashanti #King #ashantikingdom.”
Fans of the Atletico Madrid striker overflowed the comment section with praise for both Depay and the Asantehene.