Ángel Di María can switch to Juventus this summer, reports GOAL† The 34-year-old wing striker of Paris Saint-Germain is an extremely interesting option for him, given his approaching transfer-free status la Vecchia Signora, which could use a creativity boost. The entourage of Di María has now had the first talks with Juventus, as you know Goal to report.
Massimiliano Allegri is eagerly looking for reinforcements for next season. Juventus currently occupy fourth place in Serie A and lost sight of the title for good a few weeks ago. According to the trainer of the club from Turin, the Argentinian has all the desired characteristics and with his experience and technical qualities is a welcome addition to the selection of Juventus. Di Maria’s contract expires at the end of this season and the playmaker doesn’t seem to intend to lift the option in his contract that would allow him to spend an extra season at Le Parc des Princes.
Juventus does not have the resources of PSG, but has an asset with the Decreto Crescita, a law introduced in Italy in 2019. For football players (and other millionaires) from 2020, half of their income will be exempt from tax. They pay 43 percent on the other half, bringing the tax on their total salary to just over 20 percent. Di María nets thirteen million euros a year from PSG.
The Argentinian would like to continue playing in a high-level competition in order to increase his chance of participating in the World Cup in Qatar, which takes place at the end of this year. Di María announced his retirement as an international last month and hopes to be the last trick in the shirt of la Albiceleste a shot at the world title. The agile player would like to finish his career in his native country by eventually returning to Rosario Central.
Di Maria grabbed the league title in France with PSG this week. The left leg made his appearance for the French top club in 22 games this season and was good for three goals. Di María is in his seventh season in Paris, having previously played for Rosario Central, Benfica, Real Madrid and Manchester United. At Real Madrid, Di María managed to seize the league title and the Spanish Cup, and he also conquered the Champions League and the Supercup. In Portugal, the creative also managed to conquer the national title.