Re: NEW OFFICIAL: PSG sign Di Maria

by LeSwagg James Tue Aug 26, 2014 2:47 pm

B-Mac wrote:Only 9 million more then Torres? Bargain imo

He shouldn't of even went for more than Ozil Laughing

by Onyx Tue Aug 26, 2014 2:49 pm

Eagerly awaiting the English translation of Di Maria's letter.

by Helmer Tue Aug 26, 2014 2:52 pm

this is the Angel who is going to save Manchester United Proud

by Great Leader Sprucenuce Tue Aug 26, 2014 2:52 pm

The price is no more a joke than Bale going for 90m.

Don't see anyone complaining about that.... Sometimes you have to overpay for quality you require.

That's what happened and if he's a success no one is going to care what the price is.

by RealGunner Tue Aug 26, 2014 2:52 pm

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by Adit Tue Aug 26, 2014 2:57 pm

Thank you for everything Di maria.

Marca saying 9 mill add on will take the deal to total of 84 mill.... More than what Suarez went for. Real are definitely getting falcao now.

by Onyx Tue Aug 26, 2014 2:58 pm

Saw that translation, but the one on Marca said something about the WC in Spanish. hmm

by Jack Daniels Tue Aug 26, 2014 2:59 pm

That's it? I expected a more detailed explanation on that letter... Disappointed..

by LeSwagg James Tue Aug 26, 2014 3:00 pm

Great Leader Sprucenuce wrote: The price is no more a joke than Bale going for 90m.

Don't see anyone complaining about that.... Sometimes you have to overpay for quality you require.

That's what happened and if he's a success no one is going to care what the price is.

Bale's season at Tottenham was better than Di Maria's last season imo.. Plus he's a goal scorer which costs more :coffee:

by Great Leader Sprucenuce Tue Aug 26, 2014 3:04 pm

Considering Bale wasn't the most important player in a CL winning team and the MOTM in the CL final at Spurs I disagree.

Besides it's not at all relevant to the point I was making.

by Onyx Tue Aug 26, 2014 3:07 pm

The market values are increasing. Majority of top players aren't worth what they're being sold for imo.

by Onyx Tue Aug 26, 2014 3:33 pm

"I am absolutely delighted to be joining Manchester United,” Di Maria told the club's official website.

“I have thoroughly enjoyed my time in Spain and there were a lot of clubs interested in me, but United is the only club that I would have left Real Madrid for.

"Louis van Gaal is a fantastic coach with a proven track record of success and I am impressed by the vision and determination everyone has to get this club back to the top – where it belongs.

“I now just cannot wait to get started."

Van Gaal was delighted to finally secure the Argentina international’s services and said his pace and dribbling ability will add a new dimension to United’s attack.

"Angel is a world-class midfielder but most importantly he is a team player,” Van Gaal said. “There is no doubting his immense natural talent.

"He is a tremendously fast and incisive left-footed player who puts fear into the most accomplished defence.

“His dribbling skills and his ability to take on and beat opponents are a joy to watch. He is an excellent addition to the team."

http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11095/9441613/transfer-news-manchester-united-sign-angel-di-maria-from-real-madrid

by halamadrid2 Tue Aug 26, 2014 3:35 pm

Good luck ElFideo. He left on a high winning everything there is to win, and having the best year of his career, winning copa scoring in it, winning cl being motm in it, regarded as the player of the season by many and reaching the wc final with his country. He couldn't have asked for more

Once he is more settled in I expect him to blurt it all out. All eyes is on him now. Need that PR expert to get that letter done professionally Proud

by sportsczy Tue Aug 26, 2014 4:04 pm

Mr Nick09 wrote:Di Maria is a genuine world class player. The price rag is absolutely deserved with regard to the level he is actually playing at. He has performed everywhere, at every level, against the best teams. you look at guys like bale, neymar, suarez, james, who recently moved for similar amount, and no way they compare.

So you choose to just look at the past 6 months and nothing prior to that... because he's been WC for the past 6 months only. He was ridiculously inconsistent and, frankly, regressing before that.

by Mamad Tue Aug 26, 2014 4:06 pm

F U Perez. I'm afraid next season we are going to sell Modric and sign Beyonce. who cares about football she is better looking and will sell more shirts.

by Tomwin Lannister Tue Aug 26, 2014 4:20 pm

B-Mac wrote:Only 9 million more then Torres? Bargain imo

ffffs we signed him bruv

by Mr Nick09 Tue Aug 26, 2014 4:27 pm

sportsczy wrote:
Mr Nick09 wrote:Di Maria is a genuine world class player. The price rag is absolutely deserved with regard to the level he is actually playing at. He has performed everywhere, at every level, against the best teams. you look at guys like bale, neymar, suarez, james, who recently moved for similar amount, and no way they compare.

So you choose to just look at the past 6 months and nothing prior to that... because he's been WC for the past 6 months only. He was ridiculously inconsistent and, frankly, regressing before that.

prior to the past 6 months he was a top winger, frustrating and inconsistent at times, but he was still a quality player. The guys i mentioned, if i look prior to the past 6 months, they werent doing any better.

I absolutely believe in players growing, and getting better in their primes, which is where Di Maria is at. He just figured it all out, somehow he controlled his madness. It helped that he changed position and was playing predominantly on the left side of the pitch, which suits him better because he doesnt have to cut in, and he can reach the byline and cross.

by Hapless_Hans Tue Aug 26, 2014 4:37 pm

in the meantime, let's marvel at the fact that Utd are down 0:3 to a club named "MK Dons", no idea what that is.

by sportsczy Tue Aug 26, 2014 4:37 pm

We'll see. Di Maria can only play one way: B2B. He also no longer has Messi or CR7 to garner most of the attention and leave him room to operate. He's going to get a lot more focus now and he's going to have to make good decisions with the ball as a result since he will faces defenses that are geared to stopping him. Not sure he has the brain for it. But i like him and i hope he can adjust.

by The Franchise Tue Aug 26, 2014 4:39 pm

I agree Di Maria is a top player and I think questioning his price tag is quite silly, given the other transfers we seen recently.

However, I think you go too far to say those players "no way compare".

by B-Mac Tue Aug 26, 2014 4:44 pm

sports trying to underrate di maria now that PSG didn't make a farce out of FFP looool

by Abramovich Tue Aug 26, 2014 4:48 pm

#prayforangel

by BarrileteCosmico Tue Aug 26, 2014 4:51 pm

Casciavit wrote:Van Gaal adapts to his team. It doesn't take a genius to see 4-3-1-2 suits them the best.

DDG
Rafael Jones Rojo Shaw
Ander NDJ/Blind Di Maria
Mata
RVP Roonay

4312s are tactically outdated. I don't think he can bring it back at the highest level.

by Tomwin Lannister Tue Aug 26, 2014 4:54 pm

Would need much better full backs for starters

Don't think 4-3-1-2 would work in the BPL at all especially with Mata the friendly ghost.

by The Franchise Tue Aug 26, 2014 4:55 pm

Why you say that?

I think it can work pretty well, but as a counter attacking team, not a pro-active one like Van Gaal would want.

Defences these days are so used to having a spare man at the back, playing 2 strikers and a 10 would throw them for a loop. You would have to forget about pressing and sit back, allow the opponents fullbacks time on the ball and try and exploit the space they leave.

by Onyx Tue Aug 26, 2014 4:58 pm

4-3-1-2's similar to van Gaal's 5-2-1-2 imo, it's just an extra midfielder instead of a defender.

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