Wayne Rooney blames burglary for Di Maria's Man United exit, begs Thiago to snub Liverpool

Champions League final 2020 saw Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) face off against Bayern Munich. clash saw two highly skilled footballers in Angel Di Maria and Thiago collide for European football's biggest prize. Di Maria played for Manchester United before sealing a move to France, while Thiago was once close to joining Red Devils, but could line up for ir arch-rivals Liverpool as things stand. Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney heaped praise on both footballers ahe of ir clash before Bayern Munich sealed bragging rights and completed ir treble. 

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Di Maria Man United career: Wayne Rooney believes ex-Red Devil would have been a star if t for burglary 

Writing in his Sunday Times column, former Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney blamed robbery at Di Maria's Manchester home as a reason for his exit. Argentine h joined Red Devils for a n-British record £59.7 million in 2014, only to move to Paris 12 months later. Rooney wrote that when Di Maria joined team, manr Louis van Gaal h told squ that only he was allowed to dribble with ball.

former England international furr wrote that Di Maria worked tirelessly on pitch and his delivery, vision and awareness were brilliant. Rooney ded that it was tough for Argentine to settle as Red Devils were in transition. problems were coupled with burglary of his house, which shook young family, and it was best for Argentine to leave. 

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Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney praises Thiago, 'begs' him to snub Liverpool 

Spanish midfielder Thiago's talent is unquestionable, and Bayern Munich midfielder was on song during Champions League final 2020 on Sunday. former Barcelona star has been linked with a move away from Bavaria, with Premier League champions linked heavily with a move. treble winners are holding out for a fee of around £30 million, but Liverpool only want to pay £20m amidst COVID-19 crisis. Rooney, who played for Liverpool's fiercest rivals, has asked Spanish maestro to snub a move to Merseyside. Manchester United's record goalscorer said that Bayern star is one of best midfielders around and hailed his all-round abilities. Rooney said that while he would hate to see Thiago join Liverpool, it would be a great spectacle to watch Spaniard run show in Premier League. 

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Angel Di Maria Man United career

Manchester United signed Angel Di Maria from Real Mrid for a record £59.7 million ahe of 2014-15 season. Argentine inherited legendary .7 shirt at Old Trafford, worn previously by club icons such as George Best, Bryan Robson, Eric Cantona, David Beckham and former Real Mrid teammate Cristia Ronaldo. Di Maria started his career in England on a positive te, being named Manchester United's Player of Month for September. However, Di Maria struggled to continue his excellent form throughout season and endured a lean patch starting October. Red Devils lost trust in Argentine and he was subsequently sold to PSG for a loss of £10 million after just one season at Old Trafford.

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(Im Courtesy: Angel Di Maria, Thiago Alcantara Instagram)