Angel Di Maria is set to leave Juventus this summer with a ‘sour taste in his mouth’ after a frustrating season that saw the Italian giants record their worst league result in 11 YEARS
- Angel Di Maria will be available on a free transfer this summer
- Juventus choose not to extend Di Maria’s contract for another year
- Juventus finished 7th in Serie A this season, their worst result in 11 years
Angel Di Maria has confirmed he will not extend his stay at Juventus beyond the 2022/2023 campaign in a heartfelt farewell message to fans.
The 35-year-old joined the Italian giants last summer on a one-year deal with an option to extend his deal for a further twelve months.
However, Di Maria will move on to new pastures after a frustrating injury-plagued season.
Juventus recorded their worst league result in 11 years (7th place) during Di Maria’s stay and the Argentine star admits he leaves the Allianz Arena with a ‘bitter taste in his mouth’ having not been in able to bring the club back to its former glories.
“I have come to the end of a difficult and complicated period,” Di Maria wrote on Instagram.
Angel Di Maria will be available on a free transfer this summer
Di Maria played 39 times for Juventus, scoring eight goals and providing seven assists
Di Maria released a statement announcing he would not extend his stay at Juve
“I leave safe knowing that I gave everything to keep the club winning titles, but it was not possible.”
‘I leave with a bitter taste of not having succeeded, but with the joy of bringing with me many friends in this wonderful dressing room of which I was a part.
‘Thank you to all my teammates for the love they showed me from day one, I always felt at home. I greet all Juventini for their daily affection.
‘A big hug. I will carry you in my heart.’
Di Maria’s next steps are unclear although his priority is to stay in Europe in order to increase his chances of selection for the Argentina squad at the 2024 Copa America tournament.
Many top clubs have been linked with a move for the World Cup winner, including Inter Milan, Benfica, Newcastle, Tottenham and Arsenal.
