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Di Maria will come good at United - Rio

ESPN staff
March 12, 2015
Ask the Ref: Di Maria's sending off

Angel Di Maria will put his current troubles behind him and prove an excellent signing for Manchester United, according to Rio Ferdinand.

The most expensive player in the history of British football is suspended for Sunday's game against Tottenham after he was sent off in Monday's FA Cup defeat to Arsenal.

Di Maria had been substituted in United's two previous games, against Sunderland and Newcastle, after 45 and 59 minutes respectively.

But Ferdinand, who was United's record signing long before the £59.7 million Argentine joined from Real Madrid, remains convinced the winger will become a success at Old Trafford.

"I thought Di Maria was a great signing for United and I still think he was a good signing because he is a top player," Queens Park Rangers defender Ferdinand told Goal.com.

"He was arguably Madrid's best player last year, him and [Cristiano] Ronaldo were their stand-out players. He is a highly-talented player.

"But it always takes time for a player to adapt to his new surroundings, especially when you go to a foreign league. Not every player can be like Ronaldo and just turn up and instantly become a superstar. Maybe it will take Di Maria a bit longer. It might take him a year, you never know.

"But his style does suit the Premier League. He is quick, runs at people, hungry to create chances and commit people. I like him."

Angel Di Maria was sent off against Arsenal for grabbing the referee's shirt © Getty Images
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