Former Manchester United captain Antonio Valencia called it quit on his time at the theatre if dreams after a long and successful stint earlier this summer. The Ecuadorian international has since been linked with a move away from Manchester as he isn't short of suitor even within the English premier league.
However, he has completed a move, out of the blue, back to his native country as he has completed a free transfer to LDU Quito, back in his native Ecuador, after leaving Manchester United. The club announced his capture with a small video via their Twitter account.
Valencia who started his career in Quito with El Nacional, before leaving for Spain in 2005, then the Ecuadorian was on the books of Villarreal where he played three seasons but unfortunately he only managed to muster two appearances for them. He left the La Liga to join English side Wigan Athletic on loan in 2006 before making his move permanent after two years.A stellar season with Wigan in the Premier League saw Manchester United swoop in to secure his services.
The Ecuadorian started off initially as a winger for the Red Devils under Sir Alex Ferguson, before being converted to a wing-back by Dutch coach Louis van Gaal. He was later shifted permanently to the right-back slot, which he occupied until his departure. In his last season at the club, Valencia was even handed the captain’s armband by Jose Mourinho, taking over from Michael Carrick.
He returns to his homeland after making over four hundred appearances in Europe, while winning the Premier League, UEFA Europa League, FA Cup, League Cup, and Community Shield.
best of luck pal
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