Clarity has finally dawned on the future of Angel Di Maria, as the attacker will remain at Benfica until June 2025.
The president of Benfica, Rui Costa, has confirmed that Di Maria will sign a new deal at the Portuguese club.
Angel Di Maria’s one-year contract which he signed with Benfica in July 2023, expired on June 30, 2024.
There was uncertainty over the Argentine’s future, having retired from international football following the 2024 Copa America.
Some reports claimed that Di Maria could also call time on his football career, however, those speculations have been squashed following the recent comments by the president of Benfica.
Rui Costa On The Future Of Angel Di Maria At Benfica
Questioned over the future of Angel Di Maria pertaining to Benfica, Rui Costa said: “Di Maria will continue here at Benfica and sign a new deal”.
An agreement has been reached between Benfica and Di Maria, with the 36-year-old expected to remain at The Eagles until the summer of 2025.
Having retired from the national team, Angel Di Maria will be fully focused on club football, as the Estádio da Luz aim for major honors in the 2024/25 season.
Di Maria is currently in his second stint at Benfica, having first played for the club between 2007 and 2010.
Angel Di Maria churned out impressive numbers last season, scoring 17 goals and providing 15 assists in 48 appearances.
Angel Di Maria
Di Maria is certainly one of the best players of his generation and he is known for his technical ability, agility, passing, and vision.
His Personal Details
Angel Fabian Di Maria was born on February 14, 1998, in Rosario, Argentina, to father Miguel Di Maria and mother Diana Hernandez.
The 36-year-old has two siblings, sisters; Evelyn and Vanesa Di Maria Hernandez.
Angel Di Maria is married to Jorgelina Cardoso, who he tied the knot with in 2011, and they have two daughters together, namely; Mia Di Maria (11) and Pia Di Maria (7).
Angel Di Maria’s Net Worth, Salary And Market Value
The Argentine has a net worth estimated to be around €50 million – €65 million, and he is currently unattached (without a club) after his contract with Benfica expired on June 30, 2024.
Angel Di Maria is currently valued at €3 million according to Transfermkt.
Clubs He Has Played For
Angel Di Maria has played for several top clubs in his career, including; Real Madrid, Manchester United, Juventus, and Paris Saint Germain.
Di Maria’s Achievements
He has also had a trophy-laden career winning several trophies, including; 1 UEFA Champions League, 1 UEFA Super Cup, and 7 league titles.
Internationally, Di Maria has won the Under 20 World Cup with Argentina alongside a gold medal at the Olympics, 1 Copa America, and 1 FIFA World Cup.
Angel Di Maria Career Stats
Angel Di Maria has made 641 appearances, scoring 162 goals, and providing 295 assists thus far in his career.
He has also been capped 145 times for Argentina, scoring 31 goals and providing 32 assists.
Benfica
They ended the 2023/24 season in 2nd position with 80 points from 34 matches, 10 points less than 1st-placed and eventual winners Sporting Lisbon.
Benfica, who are tutored by Roger Schmidt, failed to defend the Primeira Liga title which they won in the 2022/23 season.
Anyway, Schmidt’s side will be hoping that with the reinforcements Benfica will make this summer alongside the inherent experience in the squad they will be able to reclaim the league crown.
The Portuguese side have completed the acquisition of 6 players this summer, namely; Vangelis Pavlidis, Benjamín Rollheiser, Jan-Niklas Beste, Álvaro Carreras, Leandro Barreiro, and Gustavo Marques.
Paris Saint Germain Send Official Proposal For Benfica’s Joao Neves
Moreover, Paris Saint Germain have sent an official proposal for Joao Neves after an agreement in personal terms was reached between both parties.
President Rui Costa also made this revelation, saying: “There’s a proposal for João, yes. We are discussing the amount.
“I never said that João would leave only for €120m”.
