Di Maria: "I'd love to stay"

Posted Saturday, June 08, 2013 by Marca.com

Di Maria: Angel di María doesn't want to leave Real Madrid this summer: "I'm very happy in Madrid, I'd love to stay because I'm very happy with my teammates and with the way people treat me."

In an interview with Argentine sportspaper, 'Olé', he had kind words for Mourinho: "I felt very sad when I found out he was leaving the club. When a coach like him leaves a club, it's not nice for anyone. But he wanted to try his luck elsewhere and I wish him all the best. I'm grateful to Mourinho and I think I made a good impression on him too."

His future at the club is in the hands of Florentino Pérez and Ancelotti: "The president and the new manager will decide between them what happens to me."

He also spoke about the Argentina squad and Messi: "Everyone would like to have Leo, and we know he can always make a difference, although the others have their stars too. Germany is looking good, Spain too and Brazil will be playing at home. There are always favourites. We are convinced that we will qualify for the World Cup and we can't wait to get to the final so long awaited by all Argentines. My baby girl has been born, Central is back up and all that's missing now is for us to win the World Cup."

He is looking forward to taking his revenge with the Argentina squad: "I look on this World Cup as an opportunity to avenge myself. Ever since the playoffs began I've been looking for the chance to change the image I gave in Germany, where things didn't go as planned. I am aware I could have given much more than I did. I didn't give the team my best performance. Hopefully I'll be able to turn the tables in Brazil."