PSG star: I was close to Barca, and could join in future
“I was close to joining Barcelona, both close and far away at the same time,” he told ESPN.
“It’s difficult to join such a club, he continued.
“It didn’t happen, but life has some surprises in stock, one never knows…”
Di Maria hinted that his past at Real was not a problem. Reports have been indicating for months that Lionel Messi wants his friend to join, as does Javier Mascherano.
“My past with Real Madrid? I would certainly have been whistled at Barcelona, but it’s not that bad.
“Beyond playing for Newell’s - because I am a Rosario Central fan - I can play anywhere.
“And, wherever I play, I always give my best.”
Currently at PSG, Di Maria is rumoured to be on the transfer block because of a need to balance the books for FFP purposes.