Free agent Angel Di Maria has been on holiday since his departure from Paris Saint-Germain’s been confirmed. But he’ll have to decide which will be his next club as soon as possible – and Juventus are trying to make the decision an easy one.The black and whites from Turin are offering $7.35 million after-tax for one season with an option of an additional year. The hefty proposal is supposed to fend off attempts from Barcelona and Benfica to lure the legendary winger.21.00: (1.73) Al Ahly Cairo (3.45) Zamalek (4.90)Barca coach Xavi phoned Di Maria, presented his plans to the 34-year-old winger and provoked a positive reaction from the former Real Madrid and Manchester United man. However, Barcelona’s ongoing financial restrictions mean that the Catalan club cannot compete with Juventus regarding money.It’s believed that Di Maria’s family prefers to move to Barcelona, with a return to Benfica and Lisbon a close second. 🎥 ÁNGEL DI MARÍA – 2022 🔴⚡️#FCB pic.twitter.com/1fo4QP02jX— SHM (@ue_shm) June 17, 2022 Juve directors’ determination to complete the deal quickly should also impact the Argentine. When someone is determined to offer you so much cash, it means they really want you. However, the Bianconeri have alternatives if Di Maria’s heart takes him to Spain or Portugal. The move for Eintracht Frankfurt’s Serbian wingback Filip Kostic remains on stand-by. Even though Kostic’s wage demands are much smaller – around $2.5 million per season over three years, Juventus would still have to pay approximately $20 million to the German club.
