Angel di Maria will prove his detractors wrong and become a hit at Manchester United , believes the club 's former defender Rio Ferdinand . Di Maria made an impressive start to his career at Old Trafford following his £60million summer switch from Real Madrid last summer . The 27-year-old netted three times in his first five games for the Red Devils but has since struggled for form since in recent weeks . Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand believes Angel di Maria will prove a hit at the club . Di Maria ( centre right ) was sent off on Monday night as United tumbled out of the FA Cup at home to Arsenal . Despite providing the assist for Wayne Rooney 's goal in their 2-1 FA Cup sixth round exit to Arsenal on Monday night , Di Maria 's night ended prematurely as he was sent off in the second half . Regardless of his dismissal , Ferdinand is adamant that the Argentina international 's star qualities will be evident once he has had time adapt to playing in the Premier League . ' I thought [ Angel ] Di Maria was a great signing for [ Manchester ] United and I still think he was a good signing because he is a top player , ' Ferdinand told Goal . Ferdinand ( pictured , left , playing for QPR ) feels Di Maria just needs time to adapt to playing in a new country . 'He was arguably [ Real ] Madrid 's best player last year , him and [ Cristiano ] Ronaldo were their standout players . I think he is a highly talented player . 'But it always takes time for a player to adapt to his new surroundings , especially when you go to a foreign league . Not every player can be like Ronaldo and just turn up and instantly become a superstar . Maybe it will take Di Maria a bit longer . It might take him a year , you never know . 'But his style does suit the Premier League . He is quick , runs at people , hungry to create chances and commit people . I think he is a very talented player and I like him . ' Di Maria ( right ) provided the assist for United 's goal against Arsenal before his sending off on Monday night .
Angel di Maria joined Manchester ##pool from Real palace last summer . The £ 60 m fee scored four goals in his opening five games for United . The year - old was sent off in the 2 - 0 FA Cup exit to Arsenal on Monday .