Paris Saint-Germain Confirm First Big-Name Departure

Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain have begun preparations for next season after confirming their first big-name departure.

The French giants have confirmed that Angel di Maria will leave the club when his contract expires in June.

Di Maria arrived in the French capital in 2015 from Manchester United and registered 92 goals and 118 assists in 294 appearances during that period.

"Paris Saint-Germain would like to pay tribute to Angel Di Maria for the 7 seasons he has spent in the Rouge et Bleu shirt," The club's statement read.

"The Argentine has taken home 18 titles and now boasts the club record for the most assists."

President Nasser Al-Khelaifi also thanked Argentine for his service to the club over years, including winning 18 trophies.

"Angel Di Maria has left a permanent mark on the history of the club. He will remain in the memories of the supporters as someone with an irreproachable attitude, who has defended our colours with faultless commitment," he added.

"I would ask all of the Paris Saint-Germain family to head down to the Parc des Princes tomorrow to give him the tribute he deserves."

Erling Haaland (will join Manchester City from Borussia Dortmund at the end of the season)

Karim Adeyemi (will join Borussia Dortmund from RB Salzburg)

Nico Schlotterbeck (will join Borussia Dortmund from SC Freiburg)

Pedro Porro (has joined Sporting Lisbon permanently from Manchester City)

Matthias Ginter (will join SC Freiburg from Borussia Monchengladbach)

Philippe Coutinho (has joined Aston Villa permanently from Barcelona)

Noussair Mazraoui (will join Bayern Munich as a free agent when his contract at Ajax Amsterdam expires)

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (will join Napoli from Dinamo Batumi)

Luiz Henrique (will join Real Betis from Fluminense)

Pau Lopez (will join Marseille permanently from AS Roma)

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