He future of Ángel Di Maríawhich at this time is focused on the crossing that will take place this Saturday night between Argentina and Peru In the closing of the group of the Albiceleste in the Copa America, it is still uncertain and depends on the decision that the player makes regarding the offers and possibilities that he has. And in that framework, the interest of a club from the Turkish Super League arose.
The information that the Besiktas is looking to add the Rosario world champion footballer, it emerged this Thursday, and in the last few hours it was confirmed by the president of the club.
“We are waiting for Di Maria after the Copa America because we have done everything possible. He has said that he will decide after the Copa America”Huseyin Yucel said in statements to Turkish television.
After finishing the continental tournament with the Argentine National Team, Di Maria will be a free agent since his contract with Benfica ends on June 30. However, the Portuguese club has offered him to continue due to his outstanding performance during the season, where he scored 17 goals and provided 15 assists.
At the same time, Rosario Central maintains its expectation to achieve the long-awaited return of Fideo to the cluba possibility that was put on hold due to threats from drug-related gangs and the context of violence that gripped the city.
Meanwhile, Besiktas is trying to attract the 36-year-old Argentine with the promise of participating in the Europa League during the 24/25 season.
Yucel, president of the Turkish club, reiterated during the interview that the club has done everything possible to secure the signature of the world champion in Qatar 2022. “If he comes, he will come for free for a single year,” he assured.
He also explained that the decision will depend on the player’s financial assessment and his family’s adaptation to living in Istanbul. “We already have expectations. I also have a lot of expectations, but it’s okay. It’s good to go easy again”he clarified.
Besiktas coach Giovanni van Bronckhorst is also awaiting the player’s final decision. The Turkish club recently signed Portuguese striker Rafa Silva, who also left Benfica on a free transfer.
On the other hand, Di María has remained focused on the Copa América, and has made it clear that he will communicate his decision after the tournament, which will be the last in which he will defend the Argentine national team jersey, with which he already won the gold medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, the U-20 World Cup in Canada, the 2021 Copa América, the 2022 Finalissima against Italy and the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
