Everton midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin admits he became close with Memphis Depay while at Manchester United.

Like Schneiderlin, Memphis quit United in January for Lyon.

The Everton signing told Telefoot: "We talked a lot because we were in the same situation at Manchester United.

"We ended up on the bench without really knowing why. He needs that little feeling with the coach.

"I hope that in Lyon he will find it."