Valencia probably did too, what players say in situations like that doesn't really mean much. However I think what Di Maria said not too long ago was sincere where he described his frustration with his first season but wanting to improve and give back to the club or something. He said it before all the rumours came out, probably just because he felt like he needed to explain the shite season he just had.
He'll stay imo, too.
Yeah I remember that interview as well. The way I see it is this, if he goes of his own accord then he has no balls, if he stays then he obviously wants to try and prove himself. Let's face it this guy is an amazing footballer and you cannot judge someone from one season, De Gea was shocking for the first couple of seasons and is now one of the best goal keepers in the world.
To me what's happening is that PSG have had FFP lifted and are trying to sign him in a desperate attempt to get their man they wanted last season. Pretty pathetic if you ask me but let's face it they are not exactly a world name in football achievement, they are just rich!
Now if LVG doesn't fancy him then there is nothing anyone can do about it! He's the manager. Obviously we can attract some amazing talent, look at what we've brought in so far! I don't want him to leave (I have him on my shirt
) and he was one of my favourite players in La Ligue. Also if I remember correctly it took him a couple of seasons at RM to become what he was in his last season before he left. Nothing is as fans can do about it though, ultimately!