Ángel Di María says he wants to stay at Manchester United once he plays

Ángel Di María has insisted he has no plans to leave Manchester United this summer despite enduring a difficult first season at Old Trafford, although he did admit to feeling frustration at his lack of playing time.

The Argentina midfielder, 27, struggled for form and fitness after making his £59.7m British transfer record move from Real Madrid. That has led to speculation that he could return to Spain, with Barcelona the latest club to be linked.

However, with Di María currently in Chile playing for his country at the Copa América, he has dismissed those rumours.

Asked in an interview with Argentinian newspaper Olé if he will leave Manchester United, Di María replied: "No, because I'm not thinking like that. In Madrid there were times when I was whistled around the stadium but faced it and then it turned around. I like to deal with things."

However, he did admit to feeling uneasy about his situation at Old Trafford.

“Yes. For me, and my family. Because not everything goes as I want, because I don’t play,” he said.

“Because I came with an intention and end up on the bench. It’s hard to tell how I feel there. I started well, with goals and assists. I was having a good time, until I was out. It’s a little hard to explain why I do not play.”

In February, Di María and his family were the victims of an attempted burglary at his Cheshire home hours after playing in the 3-1 victory over Leicester.

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