“I chose with my heart”: Angel Di Maria was presented to a crowd as Benfica’s new reinforcement

The Argentine striker Ángel Di María, one of the figures of the Argentine National Team in the Qatar 2022 World Cup, was presented today before a crowd as a new reinforcement of Benfica of Portugal, where he had already played between 2007 and 2010.After being released from Juventus, where he had a good performance in the only season he played, Di María completed his return to the Portuguese cast and signed a contract until mid-2024. After sealing their link, the attacker presented himself to a large number of supporters who approached the vicinity of the Estadio Da Luz. From a balcony of the enclosure, the footballer took the floor and thanked for the signs of affection: The sensations are unique. Being able to go back to my house is something unique, something inexplicable. I appreciate that you have come to receive me, I know that in Portugal it is not normal for this to happen and today everyone is here for me.” And he remarked: “I had many proposals from many places. But I had the desire and enthusiasm to go home and be happy here again. I sincerely chose with my heart. Thank you very much for the opportunity.” “I feel the same way I felt when I first arrived. The dreams, the desire to compete and win things. This year the club won the 38th (League). We hope to be able to conquer the 39”, he concluded in a brief speech in which he was accompanied by the president, Rui Costa.In his first stage with Benfica, the Argentine striker completed 121 games, scored 15 goals and gave 28 assists. It was also crowned champion on one occasion of the Portuguese League and won two Portuguese Cups.

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