Angel di Maria officially made his debut for Benfica after 13 years of leaving the Portuguese club.
Angel di Maria played only one season for Juventus and then left at the 2023 summer market.
After 13 years, he officially returned to Benfica. He continued his journey in European football on a one-year contract.
Recently, the former Real Madrid player has officially made his debut with the Portuguese club. He was introduced to all the Benfica fans and walked out into the hallway waving to all.
Thousands of people gathered outside the Estadio da Luz stadium for the official launch of the 2022 World Cup champion.
The moment Di Maria stood alone on the balcony raising her hand to greet the fans. The crowd exploded when they saw the South American winger.
Many phones were held high to record Di Maria’s pictures.
The flares were quickly used in front of Benfica fans. The atmosphere was even more passionate when all simultaneously shouted names and cheered the former Manchester United star.
Di Maria beamed as he received a warm welcome in a place that once helped him come into the light.
He originally signed with Benfica from Rosario Central in 2007 at the age of 19.
Di Maria played 121 times for the Eagles, helping them win the national championship and two domestic cups before signing for Real Madrid in 2010.