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07th Aug 2015

“I feel really sorry” – Angel di Maria pens open letter bidding farewell to Manchester United

Apologies

Ben Kiely

Angel di Maria has apologised to the Manchester United faithful for his disappointing tenure at Old Trafford.

Guillem Balague has published an open letter from PSG’s new signing to United fans in which he gives some insight into his decisions and looks back over his season in the Premier League.

The Argentine admitted he is sorry for how things panned out at Old Trafford but explained that his poor form wasn’t due to a lack of effort.

Check out the letter in full below.

“To Manchester United:

I write this note to thank all the Manchester United family for the great support received during the year I’ve been part of this Club.

When Manchester United chose me as part of their team I felt extremely honoured because I knew what this Club means and how it trusted me.

Nevertheless, I’m aware things didn’t work as we all expected and believe me, I feel really sorry about it. However in the career of a football player sometimes the unexpected and unwanted may happen.

I can guarantee you it was not for trying. I did my best but football is not like maths: often a lot of things out of our control affect the way we feel and the way things turn out. I am sorry it did not work out as I would have wished in this amazing huge club.

I want to give special thanks to all the Directors and Management of Manchester United as well as to every member of the staff and colleagues as they gave me all their support. Also a special mention to all the fans who always trusted me and showed me their respect and love.

Now is time to move to PSG but the Glorious Manchester United Club will be Angel Di Maria memory !

Wish you all the best in the world.

With best regards,

Angel Di Maria”

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