After several days of speculation and uncertainty, it is now official: Ángel di María will not renew his contract with Benfica and will leave the Portuguese club when his current business expires in mid -2025. But before he says goodbye he will participate in FIFA Club World Cup. Could Major League Soccer be his next destination?
37-year-old Argentine is under contract with the Lisbon Club until June 30. According to reports from OilAlthough Benfica had intentions to extend his stay, Di María has decided not to continue And will be a free agent this summer. Still, His future remains undecided.
Signs were there: From emojis to the words of his coach
The writing had been on the wall. During a press conference, Benfica head coach Bruno Make was asked about Di María’s situation and replied:
“I don’t know how to answer it … I really enjoy working with Di María. It’s something the president and he will have to solve.”
Adding fuel to the fire, Di María recently reacted to an video Posted by the account By Benfica PlusWho suggested that he might play his last Lisbon -derby. He commented on the post with a Sad face emoji and a heartPossibly an emotional farewell suggests before the big match. Was it an early confirmation of his departure?
Benfica’s title still hopes tied to Di María
Benfica remains in the race for League Portugal titleAnd the coming Lisbon could decide the new master. If the match ends in a draw the title will be decided on the last match day, with Sporting Holding an edge because of their previous victory in reverse fixture.
If Benfica wins past a goalThe title race will go down to the thread, although Di María and his teammates would then check their own destiny. But one Win with two or more goals would mean benfica lift the trophy This SaturdayThanks to head-to-head tiebreaker.
Di María’s impact and the club’s World Cup forward
Di María is currently in its Other stint at Benficawhere he has so far played 209 matchesPoint 47 goals and delivers 52 assists. During his time with the club he has won Three Portuguese league cups and A super cup.
His last action with Benfica will represent the club on FIFA Club World Cupwill take place in USA. In the opening match Benfica will face Boca juniorsforms part of Group C.which also includes Auckland City (New Zealand) and Bayern Munich.
If Benfica goes on to 16 roundPotential opponents include Chelsea, flamengo, tunis destroyand a fourth team not yet confirmed (originally Club Leónwhich is later excluded).
