“It reminds me of Real Madrid” – Angel Di Maria on choosing the number 22 shirt after joining Juventus
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Argentina’s Angel Di Maria has signed a one-year deal with Juventus of Italy. In Turin, Angel Di Maria will don the number 22 jersey after joining Juventus. Juventus has confirmed that Di Maria has officially joined the team after signing a one-year contract and choosing the number 22 jersey.
At PSG, the Argentine attacker alternated between the jersey numbers 11, 14, and 18. The last time he chose the number 22 was during the 2014–15 Real Madrid season, while the first time was during the 2010–11 season.
He said, “I chose number 22 because I wore it at Real Madrid & it reminds me of the success in the Champions League.”
During the lengthy recuperation process of star winger Federico Chiesa, Di Maria will be a crucial addition. The Italian attacker missed much of the year due to a cruciate ligament rupture that occurred back in January.
Angel Di Maria joins Juventus after his stint at PSG:
After spending seven years at Paris Saint-Germain, Di Maria became a free agent this summer. With the upcoming season, he has decided to start working for head coach Massimiliano Allegri. At Juventus, the 34-year-old will don the No. 22 jersey. After joining Manchester United in 2014 for a then-British record sum, Di Maria was acquired by PSG in 2015.
The disturbing nature of his time in Manchester prevented him from reaching the levels that were anticipated of him. He had previously played 190 times for Real Madrid, recording 84 assists and scoring 34 goals while developing a strong bond with Cristiano Ronaldo.
Di Maria’s form later came back after leaving United during a seven-year stint at PSG.
Nasser Al-Khelaifi, the president, commented before his final game for PSG against Metz in the previous campaign: “He has shown an unfailing commitment to defend our colors.“
Supporters will recall him as a player with an honorable disposition. During the 2021–22 season, the Argentina international played 31 competitive matches for PSG and contributed nine assists in addition to five goals. He managed 119 assists and 93 goals in all for the Paris club.
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