The Argentine says Louis van Gaal played him out of position and did not let him settle during his failed spell at Old Trafford and is pleased he left for Paris Saint-Germain
Angel Di Maria has criticised Louis van Gaal for playing him in the wrong position at Manchester United and says he left the club for Paris Saint-Germain to win titles.
The Argentina international spent one underwhelming season at Old Trafford after a British record transfer from Real Madrid.
The 28-year-old has since become a key player at PSG, playing a big part in helping them already win Ligue 1 this season while they are also in contention for the Champions League.
And Di Maria blames Van Gaal for his failed spell in the Premier League, insisting that nothing has changed at the club since his departure.
"It's not nice to say certain things, but it's more that they didn't let me settle properly than I couldn't settle," he told BBC. "I left and that team are still playing the same way. Out of the European competitions, far from being champions of the Premier League.
"I don't think it was my fault or the fault of my team mates. Every time I was given the opportunity, I did all I could but it didn't work out as I hoped.
"So I decided to leave, not only to be happy but to win things. I started a game in one position then the next game in another. I scored goals playing in one position, then suddenly the next game I was picked to play in a different position.
"I think this also didn't help me settle. It's up to the manager to decide where and how every player should play, but I think that the player should be comfortable in that position and adapt to it."
Di Maria is happy with life at PSG, admitting that he has felt comfortable playing under coach Laurent Blanc from the beginning.
"That is what I'm doing here at PSG and I'm very thankful to the coach for it. From the beginning he was clear where he wanted to play me and has never changed his mind,” added Di Maria.