19.05.2025 23:10
Benfica fans took action for Angel Di Maria, who announced he would be leaving the team. Benfica supporters launched a petition campaign for the Argentine star to stay with the team for one more season.
Benfica, who lost the championship to Sporting in the last week of the Portuguese League, announced that Angel Di Maria would leave the team. Following this, Benfica fans took action.
DI MARIA'S STATEMENT
After the league match against Braga, Di Maria announced that he was leaving the club, stating, "This was my last league match in this jersey." The Argentine star also made a statement on social media, saying, "This was not the result we wanted in the league. We worked hard to achieve our goal. It is very painful to end such a long year this way! This was my last league match in this jersey, and I am very proud to have worn it again. There is a final match on Sunday, and we will go out on the field with all our strength to win. I thank the Benfica fans for their support."
FANS TOOK ACTION
Benfica fans, who were very upset about the star player's departure, took action to prevent Di Maria from leaving the team. A group organized on social media started a petition campaign, expressing their desire for the star player to stay for one more season. It was reported that many fans sent messages to the club's email address in this regard.
WILL PLAY HIS LAST MATCH
Angel Di Maria will wear the Benfica jersey for the last time next Sunday in the Portuguese Cup final against Sporting.
SEASON PERFORMANCE
The 37-year-old star, who played in 39 matches for the Portuguese team this season, scored 15 goals and made 10 assists. The team that Di Maria will play for in the continuation of his career is eagerly awaited.