Real Madrid winger Angel Di Maria has said that it ‘hurts’ to be linked with a Summer switch to Tottenham Hotspur.
The Argentine is reportedly ready to quit the Bernabeu despite his impressive performance in this year’s Champions League final, and with both Arsenal and Chelsea interested in signing the winger, a move to England could be on the cards.
However, Di Maria has ruled himself out of a move to White Hart Lane after he has admitted in an interview that it hurts to be linked with a club of that stature.
The 26-year-old was expected to leave the club last Summer after the arrival of Gareth Bale from Spurs, but he remained in Spain and impressed throughout the La Liga season, and despite his desire to stay in Spain, he knows that might not be an option.
“It hurts when you’re always doing your best for your club and then you hear that you might be going to Tottenham,” he told Marca.
“I spoke with the coach [Carlo Ancelotti] last summer. I wanted to stay and he wanted me to stay as well. He told me that he counted on me and it was up to me from then on.
“I have grown a lot under Ancelotti. He got the best out of me. Things have gone well and I made the right decision to stay.
“I am not going to lie, I know that there are clubs that want to sign me and can match Real Madrid’s demands but that’s up to my representatives and the club. I will stay if the club wants me to stay.
“I am not thinking about my future now. We will see what Madrid have in mind, whether they want me to stay or leave.
“I am happy at Madrid. I had a great season and always had everybody’s support but sometimes you don’t have a choice, even when you want to stay yourself.”
Written by Alex Batt – @AlexBatt – @AlexsArticles
