Angel Di Maria has announced his international retirement. He made the decision way back in November 2023. The winger said Copa America 2024 will be his last. Argentina won the Copa America beating Colombia 1-0 in the final and the winger got a fairytale ending to his illustrious international career. Over the years he has been one of the crucial players for La Albiceleste in the major tournaments.
The former Paris Saint-Germain footballer has won 2 times Copa America, FIFA World Cup 2022, the Olympic Gold Medal, and Finalissima with the three-time world champions. He has scored in almost every final he has represented his nation on the biggest stage of football. The iconic Messi-Di Maria duo will never again be witnessed on the international stage. The latter has always been the big match player for the clubs and country.
With the 36-year-old hanging up his boots on the international stage, some footballers are eagerly waiting for their chances to replace him and take up the position. They might be replacing him in the position but his legacy for Argentina will be unmatched. We will take a look at the Argentine footballers who can make a place in the side after Di Maria’s retirement.
Here are the 3 footballers who can replace Angel Di Maria
3. Nico Gonzalez
Nico Gonzalez has been the obvious choice for the side whenever they used to take out Di Maria. The Fiorentina winger was the one who used to come in as a substitute for La Albiceleste. With the latter having announced his retirement, Nico will look to replace him as a starter for the national side in the upcoming days. The pacy winger needs to prove himself to the country on the biggest stages.
2. Paulo Dybala
Paulo Dybala has been an amazing talent for Argentina. The AS Roma footballer missed the Copa America 2024 due to injury. He will be a crucial member of the squad in the upcoming days for the side. Dybala will look to take the place of Di Maria in the team bring his flare in the squad and prove himself as a big footballer for his nation.
1. Alejandro Garnacho
Alejandro Garnacho, the young Manchester United footballer only got 60 minutes of game time in the Copa America. He was impressive for the side. Garnacho will be looking to make it to the first team in the upcoming days. He plays in the left wing position and that is one place the nation will be looking to fill up after the retirement of Di Maria. His pace and skill will be effective for Lionel Scaloni.
