Ángel Di María has reached an agreement with Juventus, reports GOAL† The 34-year-old winger of Paris Saint-Germain was an extremely interesting option for his impending transfer-free status. la Vecchia Signora, which could use a creativity boost. The Argentina international is signing for a year in Turin, with an option for a second season. In addition to Di Maria, Juventus has set its sights on two other summer signings.
Trainer Massimiliano Allegri is eagerly looking for reinforcements for next season. Juventus have finished fourth in Serie A this season and lost their view 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. The transfer-free Di Maria has signed a one-year contract with Juventus with an option for a second season, and is reportedly earning €7 million a year. In addition to the left leg, Allegri wants to further strengthen his team with Ivan Perisic and Paul Pogba. The latter’s entourage would have opened talks with Juventus, reported Sky Sports Monday.
In the case of Di María, Juventus cannot use 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. However, the law only comes into effect with an employment contract of three years or more, and therefore does not apply to the contract that Di María signs with Juventus.
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 creative would like to end his career in his native country by eventually returning to Rosario Central.
Di María grabbed the league title in France with PSG earlier this month. The left leg made his appearance for the French top club in 30 official games this season and was good for four 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.