Antonio Valencia has signed a two-year contract extension at Manchester United.
Antonio Valencia captained United to victory in the Europa League final on Wednesday, when they beat Ajax 2-0 in Stockholm to secure a place in next season’s Champions League group stage.The 31-year-old Ecuador international, who signed from Wigan Athletic in 2009, also has an option to extend his stay by a further year.
Valencia told United’s website: ”Manchester United has been my life since 2009 and I am absolutely delighted to have signed a new contract. Wednesday evening provided the one trophy this club had never won and it was a true honour for me to captain the team for the final.
.@Anto_V25 has signed a contract extension at #MUFC until June 2019 with the option for a further year: https://t.co/zJiy0QxLyV http://pic.twitter.com/POuWdyF68T
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) May 26, 2017
I would like to thank the Manager for the confidence he has given me this season and I am sure that we will be challenging on all fronts next season. I would also like to say a big thank you to my family, my team-mates and, of course, the fans, for their amazing support.”
Manager Mourinho added: “It is no secret that I had been an admirer of Antonio’s long before I joined the club. I knew what a fantastic player he was and he has not disappointed me on that front. However, what I could never have imagined was what a great person he is.
“I know I have said this before but I truly believe it is a real privilege for us to have such a good player and such a good man. I am delighted he has extended his contract.”
The post Antonio Valencia Extends Manchester United Contract Until 2019 appeared first on Naijaloaded | Nigeria No. 1 Online Portal.
source: http://ift.tt/2r4ZypB
http://ift.tt/2s3fvJS
