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Antonio Valencia signs new three-year Manchester United contract Antonio Valencia signs new three-year Manchester United contract
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Antonio Valencia has signed a new three-year contract with Manchester United, the club has announced. The winger, who captained Ecuador to a 2-1 World Cup victory against Honduras on Friday, said he was “looking forward to working with Louis van Gaal.” Antonio Valencia has signed a new three-year contract with Manchester United, the club has announced. The winger, who captained Ecuador to a 2-1 World Cup victory against Honduras on Friday, said he was “looking forward to working with Louis van Gaal”.
United’s assistant manager, Ryan Giggs, said: “I’m really pleased Antonio has signed a new contract. His contribution to the team since he joined the club in 2009 has been fantastic. Antonio is a very powerful player with great speed and versatility. He is very professional in his approach to training and I am delighted he has committed his future to the club.”United’s assistant manager, Ryan Giggs, said: “I’m really pleased Antonio has signed a new contract. His contribution to the team since he joined the club in 2009 has been fantastic. Antonio is a very powerful player with great speed and versatility. He is very professional in his approach to training and I am delighted he has committed his future to the club.”
Valencia said: “My time at Manchester United has been like a dream come true. To be the first Ecuadorian player to win the English Premier League was a very proud moment for me and for my country.Valencia said: “My time at Manchester United has been like a dream come true. To be the first Ecuadorian player to win the English Premier League was a very proud moment for me and for my country.
“I am so happy to have signed a new deal and am looking forward to working with Louis van Gaal. There is great team spirit within the club and we are all determined to get back to winning ways.”“I am so happy to have signed a new deal and am looking forward to working with Louis van Gaal. There is great team spirit within the club and we are all determined to get back to winning ways.”
Valencia has the option to extend the deal to 2018.Valencia has the option to extend the deal to 2018.