Ángel Di María couldn’t wait any longer to give his opinion regarding his recent exit from Real Madrid. On Friday, he finally spoke about the reasons that caused his departure from the Spanish capital and clarified the rumors and speculations saying that he wanted to leave the club.
“I read today that Real Madrid’s president was saying things that didn’t happen.
“He said that he brought James because I wanted to leave but I never said I wanted to leave the club.”
Regarding his relationship with Real Madrid’s president Florentino Pérez, Di María commented by revealing the lack of affection he received:
“I never had a relationship with him. When I signed for Real Madrid he wasn’t there and when I renewed my contract he wasn’t there either.”
Dí María also talked about his relationship with Cristiano Ronaldo, sharing a positive statement on the former Manchester United Number 7 icon:
“Cristiano helped me to stay in Real Madrid before. He was on my side but I don’t know how long will he stay in Real Madrid.”
And then, the 26-year-old revealed an incident that happened during the World Cup in Brazil -- something which he said hurt him emotionally: a written order by the Spanish giants telling Di Maria not to represent his country Argentina.
“I received a letter from Real Madrid during the morning before the final saying that there was a risk if I played that match.
“I ripped that letter up, I didn’t care about it.”
In England, Angel Di Maria is hoping to find all the things that he could not find in Spain; the things that led to his departure. On his new life in Manchester he said:
“I’m happy to be here. I’m beginning to adapt to the club and I’m liking the fact that people are very respectful in England.
“I’m hoping to do my best and help Manchester United to reach the Champions League next year.”
Meanwhile, Real Madrid fans around the world continue to miss him. Perhaps only a successful 2014/15 season for the Galacticos would appease grieving Madridistas...
