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Former France international Zinedine Zidane believes Angel Di Maria would prove to be a perfect signing for PSG.
The Argentine international failed to report for Manchester United’s pre-season tour of the United States after being given extended leave following his exploits in the Copa America, sparking speculation that his time at Old Trafford could be over after just one year at the club.
Considered one of Louis van Gaal’s marquee signings last summer when he arrived for a cool £57.9 million from Real Madrid, the winger start promisingly in the Premier League with some scintillating displays.
Nonetheless, personal problems and loss of form saw his transition stagnate in Manchester and, with PSG long term admirers of his talents, a move to Paris was mooted in the French press.
That talk has since been backed-up by head coach Laurent Blanc's confirmation of his interest in the winger, and Zidane – himself a former Real Madrid star – believes he would be a perfect signing for the club.
"He's the kind of player that can take you to the next stage. That's what they need to go further in the Champions League," he told BFM TV.
"Angel Di Maria can contribute his energy, the difference he makes when he accelerates, he has the quality to do something. I think that it will happen in the coming days."
