Since the start of the season, Ángel Di María has been more absent than present at Juventus. The winger suffered three separate injuries during the first half of the season, while he too was serving a ban for violent conduct against Monza’s Armando Izzo.
So while the 2022 World Cup was more of the same for the winger who missed a few games due to injury, he eventually made a timely return to the starting lineup and played a vital role in Argentina’s World Cup triumph. over France in Sunday’s final.
The 34-year-old was in vibrant form, dribbling past his markers at will. He won the first penalty that Lionel Messi converted before doubling Albiceleste’s lead with a clinical shot.
So, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport via ilBianconero, Juventus now hope to block Di Maria for an additional campaign.
Last summer, the former PSG player insisted on signing a one-year contract, but the source says sporting director Federico Cherubini will meet with the player’s agent between January and February to discuss a possible renewal.
Juve FC says
While keeping the player for another year will allow the Bianconeri to take advantage of the Growth Decree (saving 50% in taxes related to wages), it is necessary to understand if the veteran can still contribute consistently.
Juventus have their fair share of injury-prone players, so while Di Maria’s prowess remains undeniable, we can’t afford to continue spending high wages on part-timers.
