Angel Di Maria is set for a sensational return to Benfica after 13 years of leaving the club following his decision to leave Juventus just after a season.
It was reported that Benfica are closer to completing the deal. Di Maria rose to prominence during his three-year spell with Benfica following his move from Argentinian side Rosario Central in 2007.
The 35-year-old attacking midfielder penned a one-year deal with the Old Lady, seven years after staying with Paris Saint-Germain.
During his stay at Paris Saint-Germain, the midfielder won a lot of trophies. Juventus finished in seventh place last season after a 10-point deduction for financial irregularities.
The midfielder played a notable role in enabling Lionel Messi and his Argentina teammates to win the World Cup.
He scored the second goal against France but was substituted in the second half. It was the player’s first World Cup.
He will not be available for the 2026 World Cup in America.
Angel Di María Stats
Di Maria made 717 appearances, scoring 162 goals and creating 251 assists. He has received 81 yellow and nine red cards in all competitions.
Out of the 162 goals scored, 93 were for Paris Saint-Germain, 36 for Real Madrid, 15 for Benfica, and eight for Juventus.
In addition, six goals were for CA Rosario and four for Manchester United.
For his national team, Di Maria made 149 appearances, scoring 36 goals.
Ángel Di Maria Age
The player was born on February 14, 1988, in the City of Rosario, Santa Fe, Argentina. He is currently 35 years old and moving toward retirement.
His height is 5ft 11in.
Ángel Di Maria Injury update
While he was at Benfica, Angel Di Maria had a calf problem and was out for 25 days, missing six matches.
In the 2011–12 season, the attacker suffered a torn muscle and was out for 45 days, missing eight matches for Real Madrid.
In 2012/13, the midfielder was out for 11 days due to hamstring injuries, missing two matches. In the 2013–14 season, he was out for 10 days, missing just two matches.
In 2014/15, the player was out for 41 days, missing three matches. In the 2015/16 season, the midfielder was out for 62 days, missing nine matches in the process.
In the 2016–17 season, the midfielder was out for 28 days, missing seven matches. For the 2017/18 season, he was also out for 21 days, missing four matches.
In the 2018-19 season, the midfielder had a hamstring injury and was out for 35 days, missing six matches.
In the 2020–21 season, he was out for seven days due to the Corona Virus, missing one match. Also, due to the Thigh Problem, the player was out for 24 days, missing six matches.
In the 2021–22 season, the midfielder was out for 42 days, missing four Paris Saint-Germain matches.
Finally, last season, Angel Di Maria was out for almost all the matches for Juventus.