The Angel Di Maria move out of Real Madrid has been confirmed by Los Blancos Manager Carlo Ancelotti. And of course, you’ve heard the reports that Di Maria is headed to Manchester United. It’s not official yet, but we all know it’s going to happen.
So here’s the latest on the transfer gossip surrounding Di Maria.
When #ManUtd complete the signing of Angel di Maria, the British transfer record will be broken. Previously done by Torres to Chelsea. #MUFC
— SirAlexStand.com (@SirAlexStand) August 25, 2014
.@ManUtd agree record breaking €75m fee for world class superstar https://t.co/EgCJWaoRBL pic.twitter.com/kOZ9WYhINy
— Barclays League (@BarclaysLeague) August 25, 2014
Rumour Mill: Di Maria fee to set new record https://t.co/DS0mtbL9Ns — Barclays League (@BarclaysLeague) August 25, 2014
G Neville on Di Maria: “The fans say a CM or a CB is needed more, but I don’t see any difference with a winger in that they need all three.” — Manchester United (@ManUtd_INFO) August 25, 2014
Phil Neville on Di Maria: “He’s a world class player, he’ll wear the famous no.7 shirt and I think he’s going to be a superstar.”
— Manchester United (@ManUtd_INFO) August 25, 2014
In other words, it seems pretty clear that this transaction should be completed soon.
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