Angel Di Maria signed for Manchester United in the 2014 summer transfer window for a then record-breaking transfer fee of £59.7m. At the time, the purchase of the Argentine from European champions Real Madrid was a statement signing for United - and he was immediately handed the famous number seven shirt at the club. He started his spell at the club well, scoring in United’s first win of the campaign against Queen Park Rangers. However a hamstring injury shortly after set the tone for the remainder of his short lived United career. Angel Di Maria went on to make just 27 Premier League appearances for United before being shipped out to Paris one season later. But just what went wrong at Old Trafford for the attacker? Despite achieving an impressive average of just under 0.41 Premier League assists per 90 minutes that season, the South American’s lack of goals didn’t go unnoticed. Just three league goals for a marquee purchase left the United hierarchy unsatisfied … [Read more...] about What Di Maria did wrong at United
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Di Maria determined to make United pay… again
Much of it stems from one explosive day in the dressing room when many of the players finally got fed up with the Argentine, and club officials decided it was time to sell up. After another disappointingly anonymous display, Wayne Rooney offered some robust criticism to Di Maria's face. A proper argument erupted. Strong words were used. Stronger words are still used about Di Maria from some of his former team-mates. "Talented but a complete fanny" is a conspicuously consistent description. Others just felt he "wasn't giving 100pc". The vast majority at Old Trafford would agree the £60m signing was one of the biggest flops in the club's history, and a symbolic expensive failure that perfectly reflected the dysfunction of the post-Ferguson era. Many at PSG, however, would greatly dispute those perceptions of the popular Di Maria. Far from a weak character, they would argue he just needs the right setting to bring out real strength. This is after all a player who had the big-game … [Read more...] about Di Maria determined to make United pay… again
PSG hand Angel Di Maria new three-year contract
Former Manchester United flop Angel Di Maria has signed a new contract with Paris Saint-Germain. The Argentine ace, now 30, has been rejuvenated under Thomas Tuchel this season and has signed a contract extension to keep him in the French capital until 2021. Di Maria, who spent a solitary season at Manchester United , scoring just four times in 32 games after arriving as the club's record signing, has made 150 appearances for PSG, scoring 57 goals. "I have loved the last three years in Paris where I have everything I need to play my best football," Di Maria told the PSG website. "Along with my team mates, we have a lot more great things to achieve and we will continue to help PSG grow as a big club internationally." Di Maria scored 21 goals in 45 games for Les Parisiens last season, but often found himself overlooked in 'big games' by former boss Unai Emery. However, amid a midfield crisis he has been first choice under Tuchel this term, scoring seven goals and assisting another … [Read more...] about PSG hand Angel Di Maria new three-year contract
Watch: Angel Di Maria produced a moment of magic to rescue a point for PSG at home to Napoli
Watch: Angel Di Maria produced a moment of magic to rescue a point for PSG at home to Napoli Independent.ie Angel Di Maria curled in a stoppage-time equaliser as Paris St Germain twice came from behind to force a 2-2 draw at home to Napoli in a pulsating Champions League tie on Wednesday. https://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/champions-league/watch-angel-di-maria-produced-a-moment-of-magic-to-rescue-a-point-for-psg-at-home-to-napoli-37455847.html https://www.independent.ie/incoming/article37455845.ece/d26ed/AUTOCROP/h342/ADM.jpg Email Angel Di Maria curled in a stoppage-time equaliser as Paris St Germain twice came from behind to force a 2-2 draw at home to Napoli in a pulsating Champions League tie on Wednesday. Napoli went ahead in the Group C game with a Lorenzo Insigne goal in the 29th minute before PSG, who have won their opening 10 games in Ligue 1, levelled when Mario Rui deflected into his own goal in the 61st minute. An opportunist goal by Dries Mertens put Napoli … [Read more...] about Watch: Angel Di Maria produced a moment of magic to rescue a point for PSG at home to Napoli
Angel Di Maria set for Premier League return
Angel Di Maria could be on his way back to the Premier League. Argentina winger Di Maria is understood to be ready to quit Paris Saint Germain next summer with his contract running down. And despite an unhappy spell at Manchester United, the 30-year-old is open to coming back to England. Di Maria wants a deal worth £200,000-a-week and that limits his options and the Premier League looks to be the most likely destination. Read More Mirror Football's Top Stories Juventus were interested last summer, Di Maria claimed earlier in the year that Barcelona were keen and his advisers are believed to be sounding out English clubs. Di Maria quit Old Trafford in 2015 - signing a four year contract at PSG - after a disastrous year following a £59.7m move to United. Di Maria was deemed a disaster in England but his agents are convinced he could get a move back to the Premier League. … [Read more...] about Angel Di Maria set for Premier League return