“I was really close to joining Barcelona, but in the end, it wasn't to ...” — Angel Di Maria Quote

“I was really close to joining Barcelona, but in the end, it wasn't to be.”

“It was always a dream and goal of mine to try out in English football.”

“Winning the Champions League was the best thing that has happened to me at a club, the best thing that happened to me in my life.”

“You'd have a hard time finding anything better than Barcelona for food, as far as being a hub. Given a choice between Barcelona and San Sebastian to die in, I'd probably want to die in San Sebastian.”

“I played for Barcelona, for Ajax, where it's important to develop and integrate young talent.”

“The Cemetery of Forgotten Books is like the greatest, most fantastic library you could ever imagine. It's a labyrinth of books with tunnels, bridges, arches, secret sections - and it's hidden inside an old palace in the old city of Barcelona.”