Angel Di Maria left Manchester United under a storm cloud this week and joined French side PSG. His transfer to United last summer came with so much anticipation and excitement. Britain’s most expensive player came to Manchester and started with a bang. Unfortunately, since his arrival, his time at Old Trafford was bitterly disappointing.

The Argentine has transferred to PSG for around £45 million, and said this about his reasons for leaving:

“If I am here it was because they wanted to sell me, first of all. The president (Nasser Al Khelaifi) tried to sign me several times and I want to thank him again for his desire.”

“One of the factors that made me come here was my friendship with (Ezequiel Lavezzi).”

But the 27-year-old then issued an open letter to fans:

To Manchester United:

I write this note to thank all the Manchester United family for the great support received during the year I’ve been part of this Club.

When Manchester United chose me as part of their team I felt extremely honoured because I knew what this Club means and how it trusted me.

Nevertheless, I’m aware things didn’t work as we all expected and believe me, I feel really sorry about it. However in the career of a football player sometimes the unexpected and unwanted may happen.

I can guarantee you it was not for trying. I did my best but football is not like maths: often a lot of things out of our control affect the way we feel and the way things turn out. I am sorry it did not work out as I would have wished in this amazing huge club.

I want to give special thanks to all the Directors and Management of Manchester United as well as to every member of the staff and colleagues as they gave me all their support. Also a special mention to all the fans who always trusted me and showed me their respect and love.

Now is time to move to PSG but the Glorious Manchester United Club will be forever in my memory

Wish you all the best in the world.

With best regards,

Angel Di Maria

[Quotes and letter via The Mirror]