Veteran Argentina winger Ángel Di María has opted to extend his contract with Portuguese club Benfica rather than returning to Argentina, as announced by the Lisbon-based team on Wednesday. The 36-year-old had been in talks with Rosario Central about a possible move but changed his plans following abusive threats directed at him and his family.
Di María expressed his satisfaction with staying at Benfica for another year, stating his desire to "continue to win titles" with the club. He has had a distinguished career, contributing to Argentina's victories in the World Cup and Copa America, and has played for prestigious clubs such as Real Madrid, Manchester United, Juventus, and Paris Saint-Germain.
After joining Benfica in 2023, Di María played a key role in securing the team's second-place finish in the Portuguese league. Despite his previous dream of retiring with Rosario Central, the threats and harassment received during the negotiation process influenced his decision to remain with Benfica.
In July, Di María had expressed his intention to end his career at Rosario Central, but the negative experiences during the transfer talks led him to reassess his plans. His commitment to Benfica signifies a continued focus on his career in European football.
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