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Di Maria: Real Madrid don't need me

Angel Di Maria believes Real Madrid are demonstrating that they do not regret selling him to Manchester United.

The Argentina international played a key role in their Champions League and Copa del Rey triumphs in 2013-14 before completing a €75million switch to Old Trafford, with Madrid having opted to splash out on Colombia star James Rodriguez.

But the 28-year-old has denied that Madrid miss the qualities he brings, telling El Larguero: "I don't think Madrid need a player like me, they have players with quality and experience. They're players who cost a lot of money and are showing that.

"The [Santiago] Bernabeu fans are very demanding with the players and I hope things go well for them, because I have a lot of friends there."

"Madrid and Barca are always favourites, they always reach the final rounds," he said.