Angel Di Maria Writes Farewell Letter To Real Madrid Fans

Around the same time as Angel Di Maria was announced as a Manchester
United player, Marca published a letter from the Argentine to Real
Madrid fans.

Having played a key role in a cup double last season, including "La
Decima" it seems certain that Di Maria will be fondly remembered at
the Bernabeu.

And, its not like he will be returning to play against Real Madrid
this season for Manchester United...

A full English translation of the Di Maria letter to Real Madrid
supporters is below.

"It was never my desire to leave"

Dear Madridismo,

My cycle at Real Madrid has come to an end. Is impossible to capture
all I have lived through in a few lines, but I want this letter to
communicate what I feel at this moment of parting. In these four years
I had the honour to wear this shirt I feel nothing but pride for what
I went through and achieved along with my team mates.

Unfortunately today I have to go, but I want to make clear that this
was never my desire. As anyone who works, I've always wanted to
progress. After winning "La Decima" I went to the World Cup with the
hope of receiving a new contract, which never came. Many things and
many lies were spoken. They always wanted to attribute the initiative
to me to leave the club. The only thing I asked for is something that
would be fair. There are many things that I value and many of them
have nothing to do with my salary. I hope to progress at Manchester
United, one of the biggest clubs in the world, where I wish to make
history.

I've been lucky enough to share a dressing room with fantastic
players, who have been even better companions. I think that was the
key to La Decima. I want to apologise for the times I was wrong, on or
off the pitch. It was never my intention to harm anyone. I sweated for
this shirt in every game as if it was my last. There were times when
things went for me and others not, but what I can say is that I always
gave everything.

I want to thank Spain for everything you gave me and especially for
allowing my daughter to be born on this earth. And to the very special
people at Montepríncipe hospital, which I will always carry in my
heart. My wife, daughter and I will be forever grateful. Also to my
colleagues who always gave me their support, in good times and bad, to
the various technical bodies that I got to work with and also to all
the people who work every day at the club, with which I hope to keep a
great relationship.

I hope that Real Madrid have a great season and secure this club the
achievements they are always looking for. I take forever in my memory
that time in the Supercopa [Spanish Super Cup final first leg] when I
jumped at the Bernabeu and I received from the fans immense affection.
Thank you. I have goose bumps yet cannot think of a better farewell
for which unfortunately was my last game.

Hala Madrid! And until forever!