Angel Di Maria: Leaving Real Madrid and joining Manchester United was a step up in my career

Angel Di Maria has had a brilliant start to his Manchester United career

Manchester United’s Angel Di Maria revealed that moving from Real Madrid to Manchester United was a step up in his career.

The Red Devils beat Everton 2-1 at Old Trafford on Sunday, a result that saw them climb up to fourth spot in the EPL table.

Di Maria was responsible for both goals in the win – scoring the first and assisting Radamel Falcao for the second.

The £59.7m signing now has three goals and three assists from five Premier League games.

Di Maria happy to play at Manchester United

The Argentina winger told MUTV: “Leaving a club like Real and coming to as big a club as Manchester United makes you grow as a player and helps you progress in your career.

“It was a very important moment and I'm really happy here.

“With every day that goes by, I feel much more relaxed and settled here. I've got a house and my family are happy.”

Fans are always behind me: Di Maria

The 26-year-old also spoke about how the Old Trafford faithful have welcomed him.

“Since the day I arrived, people have shown real warmth towards me; at every corner kick or free-kick, or even during open play, every time I have the ball I feel they're right behind me.

“That always makes you feel even happier.

“Let's hope things go well for me so I can be here for many years to come.” he added.