Man Utd ridiculed as Di Maria admits he didn't want to move

Argentine winger apologises to Real Madrid and runs the gauntlet as United lose to MK Dons

Real Madrid's Angel Di Maria
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Even Manchester United's silver lining is starting to look tarnished after record signing Angel di Maria, who arrived at Old Trafford hours before the Red Devils were humiliated by MK Dons, revealed that he never wanted to leave his former club Real Madrid.

In an open letter to fans in Spain, the £60m recruit said: "I have to go but I want to make clear that this was never my desire."

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