Angel di Maria has assured Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal he wants to stay.

The People says Di Maria is in discussions about extending the lease on the city centre apartment he is renting.

His family are now feeling happier after a failed home invasion attempt at the beginning of the year.

The 27-year-old winger and his family have now settled into an apartment in central Manchester and are over their ordeal.

Di Maria has told friends it has been the toughest year of his career after also struggling with the physical demands and intensity of the Premier League.

But despite being dropped Van Gaal has been impressed with his attitude, and is confident he will play a major role next season.