Angel Di Maria will leave PSG after a glittering seven seasons at the capital club, who club announced the news on Friday, on the eve of the final match of the season, at home to Metz.
"He will be remembered by the fans as a player with an impeccable mentality who showed unfailing commitment to defending our colours," president Nasser Al-Khelaïfi was quoted as saying in the statement released by the club.
Over 100 assists
In 294 matches in all competitions, the man from Rosario has scored 91 goals and provided 111 assists, according to PSG data. Di Maria was a fixture in the Parisian attack on the right flank, but the arrival of his compatriot Lionel Messi last summer has pushed him to the bench this season. The club decided not to exercise the option of an extra season that existed in his current contract, which expires on 30 June.
"He is a really great player, exceptional, with an incredible career trajectory. He has done great things in seven years here. He is one of the best players to have worn this shirt," said coach Mauricio Pochettino on Friday.
The Parc des Princes will notably remember Di Maria's left foot, so effective from set-pieces, as well as his iconic celebration: the heart made out of fingers.
Farewell, Angel!
