M. Rui Costa: A. Di Maria agreed to play for any salary

2023-09-06 16:04 © AP

The president of Lisbon's "Benfica" team, Manuel Rui Costa, is happy that the famous Argentine Angel Di Maria is once again defending the club's honor.

The world champion cost Portugal nothing, as he joined the team last summer as a free agent.

The veteran rejected very tempting invitations from Saudi Arabian clubs.

According to M. Rui Costa, during negotiations he was greatly surprised by the star's attitude.

"Di Maria's salary will not exceed our 'wage cap', he did not need to be offered a signing bonus either.

Angel didn't even ask what his salary would be and didn't talk about these numbers. He simply told me that he wants to play for 'Benfica' team for any salary," - said M. Rui Costa.