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Di Maria relished opportunity to link-up with Man Utd boss Van Gaal

Ángel di María has admitted the chance to work with Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal was a principle reason for moving to Old Trafford. The Argentina midfielder left Real Madrid last month to sign for United for a British record fee of £59.7m.

"Van Gaal was really important for me in order to come here," Di María told Perform. "[He] was one of the first [people] who spoke about bringing me here. The coach always has the last word about the players he wants. I am really grateful to him because, thanks [to] him, I am now playing for United.

"I keep trying to improve every day and for that reason I wanted to come here to United. I needed to change my life. I will try my best to play the right way. I will try my best every match and show my arrival at Old Trafford was worthy."

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