Angel Di Maria’s entourage confirm they are ‘talking about the final details’ of the contract with Juventus.
The Argentina international had hesitated for weeks before making a decision on his future, having left Paris Saint-Germain as a free agent.
He was considering both the proposal from the Bianconeri and one from Barcelona, with an eye to returning to South America after the 2022 World Cup.
Yesterday there was finally a breakthrough and Di Maria gave the all-clear to accepting Juventus, sparking a flurry of negotiations to get the deal sorted.
“We are talking about the final details and waiting for Juventus to give the OK on certain things,” Di Maria’s entourage was quoted as telling La Stampa newspaper.
He is expected to sign a one-year contract worth €7m per season plus bonuses, although there could also be an option for a second year.
According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, the initial offer was €7m per season included add-ons, but agent Lisandro Pirosanto requested more.
The meeting with director Federico Cherubini was nonetheless positive and they are close to a deal.