A day like today, but from 2019, Antonio valencia He played his last game with the glorious shirt of the Manchester United, club that he defended for 10 years. The club published a small video on their social networks after finishing that match against Cardiff City.
A truly Latin American made for Manchester United –#MUFC @ Anto_V25
– Manchester United (@ManUtd_Es) May 12, 2020
“A Latin American truly made for Manchester United”, also published the official account of the club accompanied by a compilation of images with the titles obtained by the Ecuadorian during his adventure in England.
– On a day like today, Valencia was playing its last game at Manchester United.
Thanks for everything, @ Anto_V25 ❤️ pic.twitter.com/O0NYKJdse2
– Manchester United (@ManUtd_Es) May 12, 2020
Valencia arrived at Manchester United in the 2009 summer market from Wigan Athletic and requested by Sir Alex Ferguson to supply the imminent departure of Cristiano Ronaldo to Real Madrid. After the coach’s retirement that took him to the team, there was much speculation about his departure. However, he knew how to win the respect of great coaches who passed the Red Devils bench, even playing in another position: right-back.
David Moyes, Louis Van Gaal and José Mourinho were several of the strategists who took on United and with all of them Valencia earned ownership and respect. He got to wear the captain’s armband and he reached a total of 339 official matches with the United shirt, a historic and unthinkable amount.
Antonio Valencia during his first season with Manchester United. Photo: File.
He scored 25 goals and assisted on 64 occasions. Currently, Antonio Valencia defends the Liga de Quito shirt, where he has a current contract until June 2021.
Just words of gratitude
Antonio Valencia also remembered that time he wore the Manchester United jersey for the last time. Through his Twitter account, the Amazon thanked all those who make up the English club and left a message of revenge for the 2008 Club World Cup final, when the albos -current club of Valencia- measured the Red Devils.
“A year ago one of the best times of my life was ending, they were unforgettable years wearing the Manchester United shirt. I only have words of gratitude for all the fans and managers. Thank you for everything! We will see each other again for the rematch of 2008! “, Published the player.
1 year ago one of the best times of my life ended, they were unforgettable years wearing the shirt of the @ManUtd_Es. I only have words of gratitude for all the fans and managers. THANKS FOR EVERYTHING! We’ll see each other again for the 2008 rematch (@LDU_Oficial -)! pic.twitter.com/IivLpTlFob
– Antonio Valencia (@ anto_v25) May 12, 2020
The habit of playing the Testimonial Match is what would make it possible for Liga de Quito and Manchester United to meet again, although this time it will be at Old Trafford. For the time given to the institution, the footballer wins to dispute his farewell match with the club he defended during that period. (D)
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