The father of Manchester United signing Angel di Maria has slammed Real Madrid over their treatment of his son. Di Maria completed a £60m switch to Old Trafford earlier this week after a summer of speculation over his future.
"Many newspapers have already interpreted the person who is my son and why he isn't at Madrid," Di Maria's father told Marca.
"Angel won five or six trophies with Real Madrid and despite two enhanced contracts, the money originally agreed didn't come.
"Angel was never appreciated. It was like they didn't want him in the club and showed him no affection. He always had to win a place to get past other players, such as Gareth Bale.
"My son is tired of always fighting, demonstrating and showing everything.
"They never offered 6m. The last bid was 5m, which was 1.5m more. The first problems arose for economic reasons.
"He went to Madrid for a salary and it was halved.
"Angel is happy at Man Utd. He is also treated well economically for what was offered by Madrid.
"Real Madrid loses a key, dominant player who at any time can make a play and win the game."
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