<text>  A Barcelona director had sensationally claimed that Manchester United midfielder Angel di Maria was sold by Real Madrid last summer because he is too ugly. Di Maria, who has been struggling for form in recent United games, left the Bernabeu for 59.7m having guided Carlo Ancelottis side to the Champions League last season. Carles Rexach says Di Maria was only allowed to leave as his image doesnt fit the Galacticos brand that current club president Florentino Perez is trying to assemble at the La Liga giants. Former Real Madrid midfielder Angel di Maria is on a poor run of form for Manchester United . Di Maria was substituted at half-time during Manchester Uniteds win over Sunderland on Saturday . Rexach says recent Real Madrid signings Toni Kroos and James Rodriguez prove his point and fit the image Perez is busy creating. Barcelonas assistant director of football also brought up former Los Blancos boss Vicente del Bosque, who was sacked in 2003, despite winning two Champions League titles and domestic trophies. Rexach told Spanish media outlet Regio7: Vicente Del Bosque and Di Maria are too ugly for Real Madrid. They are different from Toni Kroos and James Rodriguez. Florentino Perez looks at the world market and wants a team of Galacticos for everyone to admire. Cristiano Ronaldo is the flagship of the club. Perez is selling an international brand. Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney rightand Di Marias before the weekend win over Sunderland . Barcelonas Carles Rexach says Cristiano Ronaldo left and Toni Kroos right fit the clubs desired image . James Rodriguez right greets Real Madrid president Florentino Perez during a training session . 