Ex-Manchester United captain, Antonio Valencia is back in his home country after signing for Liga de Quito, an Ecuadorian club.
The pacey winger was released on a free transfer by the English giants at the beginning of the summer transfer window.
He played in Brazil recently, featuring for his national team at the 2019 Copa America.
His new club shared on their website, “One of the most celebrated players in Ecuadorian football history, Luis Antonio Valencia is a new Guerrero Albo.”
“The man who was captain of Manchester United at the start of the 2017-18 season and who said farewell with honours after a successful 10-year spell in the Premier League returns to Ecuadorian football as a living legend.”
“He comes to Liga on a two-year-contract with an option for a further years, a great effort from the Alba directors with the invaluable support of our sponsors who made this dream of the Alba family come true.”
Antonio Valencia made more than 300 appearances at Man United, winning two Premier League titles and success in the FA Cup and Europa League.
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