Ángel Di María has addressed rumours linking him to a summer move to Club América, dismissing the speculation.
The 37-year old midfielder whose contract with Portuguese side, Benfica ends this summer has made 32 appearances across all competitions this season scoring 14 goals and providing eight assists.
Mexican side, Club León was excluded from the FIFA Club World Cup – having failed to meet tournament regulations on multi-club ownership – thus, sparking discussions about a potential replacement team for the tournament, with América emerging as a possible candidate.
This however fueled the speculation that Di María, whose contract with Benfica expires in June, could join the Águilas for the competition. However, the former Real Madrid was quick to dismiss those rumours.
“Once again, we’re starting with lies, it’s a shame that they come to invent things,” Di María posted on social media, calling out the Argentine media outlet that spread the report.
The uncertainty around the Argentine’s future at Benfica is believed to be the reason behind the speculation, along with some potential marketing ties. The Liga MX club, America will collaborate with Adidas for their uniforms in the coming tournament, and it was reported that the brand would pay part of the Argentine’s salary to bring him to the current Liga MX champion.
Di Maria was part of Argentina’s World Cup winning team in 2022 and he had played a crucial role in the Bianconeri’s route to victory. During his time with the national team, he made 145 appearances and scored 31 goals, debuting in 2008 and retiring after winning the 2024 Copa América. At club and international levels, the Argentine remains one of the most decorated players in football history, with 37 titles. His most notable achievements include the 2022 FIFA World Cup, two Copa América titles, a UEFA Champions League title, and five Ligue 1 championships.
While they await the decision regarding a possible invitation from FIFA to compete in the 2025 Club World Cup, Club America will host Tigres next Saturday on Matchday 13 of the Clausura 2025.
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