Di Maria continues to ponder future

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03/08/2010 - Lisbon, Portugal (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Benfica winger Angel Di Maria has played down rumors linking him with a certain exit from the Portuguese giants in the summer.

The 22-year-old Argentina international is attracting interest from a number of clubs, with the likes of Chelsea and Manchester United among the interested parties.

However, Di Maria told the Portuguese media: "I am very happy and perhaps I am having the best moments I have had as a player.

"My work with Benfica is good and my family are settled in Lisbon and I am dreaming of titles and hopefully that is what will happen in the next few months.

"My head is with Benfica and I will not speak about my possible exit until the end of the season."

(Courtesy of sportbox.tv)

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