Despite being less than 100 percent, Angel Di Maria eventually shined in Qatar and had a crucial role in the World Cup final, where he drew a PK and scored a goal. Things started to go south for Argentina when he subbed off midway through the second half.
As per La Gazzetta dello Sport, Juventus hope El Fideo will replicate those scintillating performances with them in the second half of the season. His stay in Turin has been underwhelming so far. He got off to a fast start but then suffered multiple thigh injuries. He also missed two matches because of a silly red card.
The winger recorded a hat-trick of assists against Maccabi Haifa, but the Bianconeri were ultimately eliminated from the Champions League. He has registered one goal and one helper in the other nine appearances, playing just 321 total minutes.
Despite that and his age, Juventus will try to convince Di Maria to stay for another season. He inked a short-term contract in July, eyeing a return to Rosario Central in 2023. The Old Lady will attempt to change his mind so they wouldn’t have to spend for a replacement next summer.
The 34-year-old explicitly dismissed the notion of a January departure before the World Cup. But he wouldn’t lack offers if he took that route, Calciomercato informs. On top of his first club, some MLS franchises and Botafogo would be very keen on onboarding him.
Our Take on Di Maria and Juventus
His spell in Turin has been borderline disastrous so far. His post-World Cup motivations are a question mark without Champions League football and with a Scudetto comeback being far-fetched. An early exit would be less stunning than an extension.
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