During his short time at Manchester United, Di Maria made a strong impression on a young Pereira. The player’s incredible performance during his first training session led many to believe that the team would win the league. However, there were reasons behind Di Maria’s decision to leave after just one season.

Pereira believed that the pressure of playing for a prestigious club like United while wearing the No.7 shirt may have affected Di Maria. It was suggested that he struggled to adapt and faced personal challenges with his family. Ultimately, he left to join Benfica, where he expressed relief and a sense of freedom from the challenges he faced at United, highlighting the difficulty of life in England for a South American player.

He also mentioned struggling to get along with the coach. Subsequently, joining Paris Saint-Germain was seen as a solution to his difficulties.