Manchester United’s £60million signing Angel di Maria, right, turned up at Afflecks Palace in the city centre with wife Jorgelina to spruce up his wardrobe.
But the doors were shut after bosses closed early so 28-year-old Gaga could shop in private without being mobbed by fans.
The Bad Romance singer – real name Stefani Germanotta – was escorted by minders on an £8,000 binge buying up jewellery, crystals and vintage outfits
including a black lace dress.
including a black lace dress.
But Argentine winger Angel, 26, was said to be happy to leave his shopping trip for another time and returned home with his wife and 18-month-old daughter Mia.
A source at Afflecks Palace said: “We were aware that Angel and his family were outside wanting to come in but by then the management had decided to close early so Lady Gaga could browse in peace. “I’m sure we will see Angel soon because a lot of footballers come here for their social clothes because of the reputation of the stall holders for selling off-the-wall garments.”