A
record transfer fee is often described as a burden, yet for many
players it is a blessing. It validates them and provides independent
confirmation of how good they think or hope they are. The early
impressions are that Angel Di Maria has been significantly empowered by
his £59.7 million move to Old Trafford.
It was easy to ridicule his suggestion that a move from Real Madrid to Manchester United
was a step up, yet in terms of his development that’s precisely what it
is. Di Maria is no longer the angel who serves Gods like Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. For the first time in his career he is the totem, superstar and central figure of his team.
Di Maria has embraced his status as the most expensive footballer in Britain, demonstrating an even more dominant side of his personality in his first few games for United. He runs around like the he owns the game, constantly wanting the ball and attempting to make something happen. In the two matches where he has played 90 minutes, he has had more touches than any other midfielder or attacker on either side. Three goals and three assists are statistical confirmation of a hugely impressive start.
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