Antonio Valencia – Football Scout

Former United captain Valencia joins LDU Quito

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Antonio Valencia has joined Ecuador top-flight side LDU Quito after leaving Manchester United.
The 33-year-old has returned to his homeland after a 10-year spell at Old Trafford ended this summer. Valencia served as club captain last season.
#CastaDeCampeón pic.twitter.com/zlN5p6iEo3— LDU Oficial (@LDU_Oficial) June 28, 2019

He played nearly 350 games after arriving from Wigan in 2009 but was restricted to just nine appearances last season after struggling with injury.
He made three appearances at the Copa America but could not prevent Ecuador finishing bottom of Group C behind…

Man United release, Herrera, Valencia, 12 others

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MANCHESTER, England — Manchester United have released Ander Herrera and Antonio Valencia while Juan Mata has been offered a new contract, the Premier League has confirmed.
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Mata is out of contract on June 30 but has not been officially released because he has an offer on the table. Sources have told ESPN FC that…

Antonio Valencia’s Manchester United exit reminds fans of better days

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Antonio Valencia is as renowned for sentiment as he is for speaking English, but romanticism has not been lacking in his recent social media output. The Ecuadorian international is about to leave Manchester United and Sunday’s final game of the season against relegated Cardiff City will be the last that the club plays with him on the books.
“I want to enjoy until the last moment with you Man United” was just one example of the relationship-ending tone set by the 33-year-old’s recent posts and Valencia,…

Manchester United’s Antonio Valencia resigned to summer exit – sources

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Antonio Valencia is resigned to leaving Manchester United in the summer after the club decided against triggering a one-year extension option in his contract, sources have told ESPN FC.
United had until 5 p.m. on Friday (March 1) to inform Valencia — still club captain at Old Trafford — that his deal had been extended until 2020, but the deadline was allowed to pass without the 33-year-old receiving notification.
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Man United’s Valencia must regain fitness to earn new deal – Solskjaer

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was coy about his injured squad but did mention some young reserves might be called on for their midweek game at Crystal Palace.
MANCHESTER, England — Manchester United caretaker manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has told Antonio Valencia he must regain fitness before the club offers him a new deal.
United have until 5 p.m. on Friday to trigger a one-year extension to Valencia’s contract.
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That deadline is likely to pass, but Solskjaer says the 33-year-old — approaching 350 games for United — could still earn a new deal if he can shake off the calf injury that has kept him out since the 2-0 win at Newcastle on Jan. 2.
“He’s…

De Gea future is out of my hands – Man United boss Solskjaer

ESPN FC’s Shaka Hislop and Craig Burley cannot praise Ole Gunnar Solskjaer enough for how well he’s man-managing players after their midweek win over Crystal Palace.

Romelu Lukaku’s double were his first goals for Manchester United in 10 games which paved the way for their 3-1 win over Crystal Palace.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was coy about his injured squad but did mention some young reserves might be called on for their midweek game at Crystal Palace.
Manchester United caretaker manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has said the club “will do what we can” to keep goalkeeper David De Gea but his future is “out of my hands.”
Spain international De Gea is under contract until 2020, but United are struggling to make a breakthrough in negotiations over a new long-term deal.
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They are ready to offer De Gea a five-year contract but terms are yet to be agreed, meaning the 28-year-old will enter the final year of his contract in the summer if the standoff continues.
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Manchester United will give late fitness tests to Chris Smalling, Eric Bailly and Antonio Valencia in the hope that at least one will be able to play against Arsenal on Wednesday amid an injury crisis.
At a news conference on Tuesday, United manager Jose Mourinho was downbeat about the chances of Smalling, Bailly or Valencia being available for the game at Old Trafford.
All three will be given until the last minute to prove their fitness, but Phil Jones and Luke Shaw are likely to miss out and Ashley…

Manchester United’s Antonio Valencia apologises for liking anti-Jose Mourinho post

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Antonio Valencia has apologised for liking an Instagram post that suggested Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho should be sacked.
The defender appeared to support a post which said “it’s time for Mourinho to go” following the 0-0 Champions League draw with Valencia on Tuesday night.
However, on Wednesday morning the 33-year-old — United’s club captain — insisted he is still behind the Portuguese coach.
“Yesterday, I liked a post on Instagram without reading the text that accompanied the picture,”…

Antonio Valencia will reclaim Man United captaincy from Paul Pogba – Jose Mourinho

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MANCHESTER, England — Antonio Valencia will reclaim the Manchester United captain’s armband from Paul Pogba when the defender returns from injury, manager Jose Mourinho has confirmed.
Pogba captained United against Leicester on the opening night of the season in Valencia’s absence and will lead the team again when they line up against Brighton at the Amex Stadium on Sunday.
But with Valencia back in training after a calf injury and in line to return against Tottenham next weekend, Mourinho has…

Man United ‘need to get used to’ injuries after Antonio Valencia setback – Jose Mourinho

Jose Mourinho says Antonio Valencia will again wear the captains armband next season for Man United.
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has admitted he is worried that Antonio Valencia’s injury could be a sign of things to come next season.
Valencia was forced off after just seven minutes of the 0-0 draw with San Jose Earthquakes at Levi’s Stadium on Sunday.
He was limping slightly as he came through the mixed zone after the final whistle but said he was “OK.”
However, in his postmatch news conference, Mourinho painted a much more downbeat picture.
“He’s injured,” he…

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