Angel Di Maria: It was 'tough' to watch the Champions League on television at Manchester United

Spectator: Di Maria had to watch the Champions League on television at Manchester United
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Sam Long14 September 2015

Angel Di Maria has admitted that he found it 'tough' to watch the Champions League on television during his solitary season at Manchester United.

The Argentina international joined the Red Devils from Real Madrid for a British record transfer fee last summer but struggled to settle in England's top tier.

The 27-year-old's form and fitness failed him during his brief spell in Louis van Gaal's side as he was unable to reproduce the superb displays that helped the Spanish club secure their 10th European title.

Di Maria lifted the continent's most prestigious club trophy in May 2014 but his arrival in Manchester coincided with United's absence from the tournament and the midfielder did not enjoy watching the world's best do battle from afar.

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"Last season was difficult for me," he told French newspaper Le Parisien. "I didn't play much and it was tough to watch the Champions League on television after winning it with Real Madrid."

Di Maria has subsequently signed for Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain and is line to make his European debut for Laurent Blanc's men against Malmo on Tuesday evening.

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