The latest news in the world of football is that Manchester United star Angel Di Maria has signed for Benfica, a club he has long been linked with.

According to reports, Di Maria has agreed terms on a four-year deal at the Portuguese side, and will join them from Old Trafford next month.

The Argentine forward had been on loan at Benfica last season, making 14 appearances and scoring two goals in all competitions.

But it seems that his time there was not enough to convince him to sign permanently, and now he is set to make the move to Lisbon permanent.

Di Maria has always been a highly rated player, but his time at Manchester United has been less than successful,Primeira Liga Hotspots with injuries and inconsistent form limiting his opportunities.

However, he still has plenty of talent and skill, and is expected to make an immediate impact at Benfica.

It remains to be seen how well he will fit into their squad, as they already have several attacking options up front, but if he can rediscover his best form then he could become a key player for the team.

Whatever happens, it looks like Di Maria is set to leave Manchester United this summer, and fans will no doubt be hoping that he can bring some success to Benfica in the future.

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