Don't expect record signing Angel di Maria to be an instant saviour, Louis van Gaal warns

Manchester United’s new winger Angel Di Maria will not change the course of their troubled season straight away following his British record transfer from Real Madrid, manager Louis van Gaal said on Tuesday.

The Dutchman was speaking after United’s humiliating 4-0 loss at third-tier Milton Keynes Dons in the League Cup second round had compounded their terrible start to the campaign.

“I think that he (Di Maria) can contribute and that is very important but we don’t have to expect that from tomorrow our world has changed,” van Gaal told Sky Sports after the Argentina international signed for £59.7 million pounds (HK$766 million).

“He has to adapt to the culture of England, the culture of the Premier League and the philosophy of Manchester United.

“He shall contribute very much in our way of playing. He is a creative player. I can change the system with Di Maria. He can play as a winger and he can also play in midfield,” he added.

The experienced Van Gaal has yet to fashion a win during his three competitive matches in charge of United this season.