After retiring from international football with Argentina, Ángel María has signed a new deal with Benfica. The experienced winger is now earning a strong salary at the Portuguese club as he begins the next chapter of his football journey.
A Legendary Career with Argentina Comes to an End
Angel Di Maria, one of Argentina’s most successful footballers, has officially retired from international football. After winning the Copa America and previously helping Argentina win the World Cup, the 36-year-old forward decided it was time to end his journey with the national team. Di Maria scored important goals for Argentina in big matches, including the Olympic final, Copa America final, Finalissima, and the 2022 FIFA World Cup final. His goals helped Argentina win many trophies, and his place in football history is now secure.
Di Maria Continues Club Football with Benfica
Even though he retired from international matches, Di Maria is still playing club football. He now plays for Portuguese club Benfica, where he also played earlier in his career. Di Maria first joined Benfica in 2007, before moving on to play for top clubs like Real Madrid, Manchester United, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), and Juventus. He returned to Benfica in July 2023 to play again in Portugal, where his European career started.
Winning Titles Once Again
Since returning to Benfica, Di Maria has already helped the club win two trophies. His experience and leadership on the field have been a big part of Benfica’s recent success. Even at the age of 36, he is showing great form and continues to play an important role for the team.
Di Maria’s Big Salary at Benfica
Earning Well in His Final Years
Di Maria is not just playing for love of the game. He is also earning a big salary at Benfica. According to Goal.com and Capellozi, an organization that tracks athlete salaries, Di Maria earns about £62,957 per week (approximately 1.2 million Bangladeshi Taka). This adds up to £3.2 million per year.
Among Benfica’s Top Earners
Di Maria shares his weekly salary with two other Benfica players: Ukrainian goalkeeper Anatoly Trubin and Brazilian forward Arthur Cabral. These three are the second-highest paid players at the club. The only player earning more than them is Renato Sanches, who receives £113,000 per week. That makes Sanches the highest-paid player not only at Benfica but in the entire Portuguese league.
Comparing Salaries in the Portuguese League
Di Maria Among the League’s Best-Paid Players
Across the Portuguese league, Di Maria’s salary is one of the highest. He, along with Trubin and Cabral, ranks joint third in terms of top earners in the league. In second place is Francisco Trincao of Sporting Lisbon, who earns £63,775 per week.
Although Di Maria is no longer representing his country, he is still playing at a high level in Europe. His return to Benfica has brought joy to fans and helped the team win important matches. His big salary shows how valuable he is, even in the final years of his professional career. Fans of Benfica and football in general are happy to see him still performing well and being appreciated for his talent and dedication.