I had a privilege of playing alongside Messi – Di Maria
Angel Di Maria has revealed the emotional conversation he had with Lionel Messi before leaving Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in 2022, according to Sportskeeda. The Argentine winger, who currently plays for Benfica, shared the heartfelt words he exchanged with his close friend and former teammate Messi.
In an interview with DSports Radio, Di Maria reminisced about his time at PSG and the opportunity he had to play alongside Messi. He revealed that he thanked Messi for allowing him to share the dressing room with him at club level, an experience he cherished deeply.
“Playing with Messi was the best thing that happened to me in my career. It’s the best thing, and after so many years, to create a friendship… the little guy is phenomenal on and off the pitch,” Di Maria said.
Di Maria went on to share the conversation he had with Messi before leaving PSG. He recalled telling Messi, “Thank you for letting me live all this with you.” The Argentine winger emphasized that he was grateful for the opportunity to play alongside Messi and share in the experiences they had together at PSG.
Di Maria’s comments provide a glimpse into the strong bond he shares with Messi, a friendship that has been forged through their time playing together for Argentina and PSG. The winger’s heartfelt words demonstrate the deep respect and admiration he has for Messi, both as a player and as a person.
Source: Opera News
