10 Things Man Utd Fans Need To Know About Angel Di Maria

8. His Big Break Came At Benfica

Di Maria's move from Rosario Central to Benfica commanded slightly more of a fee than 35 footballs though. He completed a move to Portugal in 2007, and got his big break on the European stage after putting in some outstanding displays. The player initially came in as a replacement for Simao (remember him?) after he joined Atletico Madrid. After bedding in well, his least season at Estádio da Luz would be his best. He helped Benfica to a domestic double in 2009/10, scoring 10 goals in 45 appearances, while he helped his side to the last eight of the Europa League that year. He was keen to show off his fancy footwork in the competition, coming up with the gem below against AEK Athens. He spent three years in Lisbon and was soon picked up by a face Manchester United might well find familiar... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HFsDT6TTec4