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Angel Di Maria defied his age and proved he is still in formidable shape while dazzling for Argentina in their 'Grand Final' triumph over Italy last night.
He humiliated Giorgio Chiellini for the second goal and ran both Giovanni Di Lorenzo and Emerson Palmieri ragged. The Azzurri's players are likely to have experienced nightmares of him, but now, the winger could very well be on his way to Juventus.
After all, Di Maria passed his crash test with flying colours. He has proven that he can add something extra to the club's attacking ranks and, in the next hours, the club will ramp up talks to sign him. Recent reports say he wants a one-year contract.
Angel Di Maria passed his Juventus audition after dazzling for Argentina in their win over Italy
However, to obtain the Italian government's Growth Decree, and its subsequent tax bonuses, he would have to put pen to paper on a two-year deal instead.
But regardless of the fine print, the 34-year-old can continue to be decisive with both his goals and assists. His potential future team-mate, Federico Bernardeschi, struggled at Wembley, however, in a game of mixed fortunes for the Old Lady.
Roberto Mancini handed Bernardeschi the No 10 shirt, but the player was unable to fill it in his worst international match. Di Maria, on the other hand, basked in a magical night - meaning a sliding doors moment may take place between the two.
Di Maria is a target for the Old Lady, who are now set to ramp up talks to sign him this summer
Federico Bernardeschi (R) gave a poor showing, and could leave to make room for Di Maria
That would see the former leave on a free transfer, while the latter would come in.
During the television report 'TeoreMax - La version of Allegri', the Juventus manager opened up on his football theories to Andrea Barzagli, a former defender at the club.
Intriguingly, it was revealed that the team could shape up with two wingers next season, in a return
