Angel Di Maria created quite a stir during his training with the team, impressing his teammates with his skills. However, he struggled to translate that performance onto the pitch. Many were convinced of his potential after witnessing his first training session, with one teammate even believing that the team would win the league with him on board. Despite the initial excitement, Andreas Pereira suggests that the weight of wearing the legendary No.7 shirt and the pressure of playing for Manchester United might have been too much for Di Maria.
Pereira believes that Di Maria’s failure to adapt to the demands of the club, coupled with personal issues, played a significant role in his struggle. Di Maria’s time at Manchester United was short-lived, featuring in only 32 matches before being transferred to PSG. He had previously openly discussed his difficulties, highlighting the challenges of adapting to life in England and the strain it placed on his family. Ultimately, his decision to move to Paris was seen as the best solution due to these issues, as well as his strained relationship with the coach.
