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Angel Di Maria: I left Real Madrid for Manchester United at right time and fans are more affectionate in France

Angel Di Maria of Paris Saint-Germain looks to the audience during the UEFA Champions League Group A match between Real Madrid
Image: Angel Di Maria joined Paris Saint-Germain after just one season at Manchester United

Angel Di Maria has taken a swipe at Real Madrid, saying he left at the right time as they have not won anything in his absence.

Di Maria was sold by Madrid to Manchester United in 2014, just a few months after helping Los Blancos win the Champions League for an historic 10th time.

He has previously said that he never wanted to leave the Bernabeu, but did so as he did not feel valued enough by the club.

Now with Paris St-Germain, he says he has fond memories of Madrid but timed his departure well.

"Since I left, Real Madrid haven't won anything," he told BeIN Sports. "I think that I left at the right time and the right way."

Angel Di Maria of Manchester United celebrates
Image: Angel Di Maria endured a disappointing season with Manchester United

"I have great memories of Madrid. Leaving aside footballing matters, my daughter was born while I was there and they saved her life in Spain. I'm never going to forget what I experienced there.

"The fans are very demanding. The club has won a lot and the fans are used to success. You get more affection from the supporters here in France."

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Di Maria is currently with Argentina as they prepare to face Brazil in their postponed World Cup qualifier.

The game was due to take place on Thursday but was put back 24 hours because of heavy rain in Buenos Aires.

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