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

7. Di Maria Was José Mourinho's First Signing At Real Madrid

The 'Special One' was fresh off the back of a triumphant Champions League win with Inter Milan, following his abrupt departure from United's league rivals Chelsea nearly three years prior. Mourinho regarded Di Maria as one for the present and future of Real Madrid, and played his part in tying the at the time 22-year-old star to a six-year deal. The weight of expectation on his shoulders was carried well. The £20 million plus fee failed to phase Di Maria and he soon established himself as a regular in Jose's plans. He played for the majority of his time in his natural right-wing position and appeared in all but three of Real's league matches in his debut season. While Real were eliminated from the Champions League at the semi-final stage and finished second to Barcelona in the league, Di Maria would have a match winning part to play against the Catalan giants in the Copa del Rey final. In a moment we'll end up seeing a lot more of in the Premier League, Di Maria provided the pin point cross for Cristiano Ronaldo to head home the winner at Valencia's Mestalla. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xLGzOyl8swI