The 27 year old Argentine forced his way out of Old Trafford, after going AWOL during United's USA pre-season tour, bringing his disappointing one-season spell to an end.
The Dutch manager has now turned to Barcelona's Pedro to replace the former Real Madrid winger at the club to boost the performance of his side as they begin their EPL campaign on Saturday..
"Di Maria, we have solved that problem but it is for us a big loss," he said.
"When I say I want more attackers with speed and creativity, Di Maria is one of those players so we have to look for those kinds of players."
Di Maria managed just three goals in 27 Premier League appearances last term, and Van Gaal believes that his exit was the best for all parties.
"He started very well," he added. "That is not the problem.
"He had a very good start. He knows the answer better than I know but it happens and then there is only one solution, what he has done.
"Of course they [players from abroad] have to have the talent to cope with the English rhythm and that is difficult to find.
"That is mostly also why players are not having success in this competition because of the rhythm of the game.
"The English culture is another culture from the Latin culture. You never know. As a manager you never know." Goal
Di Maria's Departure; A Big Loss To United- Van Gaal
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