 Manchester United winger pens a new, 4-year contract which will keep him grounded until summer 2015... Antonio Valencia has inked a new, long-term contract with the Premier League Champions, as announced by Chief Exec David Gill over the weekend. Valencia has signed a 4-year deal with Manchester United, which will tie him to Old Trafford until the end of the 2014/2015 season at the least. The 25-year-old's existing contract would have gone void in two years, and his previous wage package is reported to have doubled to £80,000 per week. The Ecuadorian signed from Wigan Athletic in the summer of 2009, for £16 Million, and agreed a 4-year deal then worth £40,000 every week. The flanker has made a major impact in his two seasons at United, winning three major titles partly down to his 10 goals and 14 assists in 68 caps for The Red Devils. Valencia played 49 games in his first term, but just 19 last campaign due to a six-month serious left ankle injury, which he had recovered from. Valencia told ManUtd.Com: "I am delighted to stay at United. Since my first day at Carrington, I have been happy here. I hope that I can continue to develop as a player. I am looking forward to making my contribution to helping this squad compete for more trophies." Antonio suffered another left ankle injury this summer with Ecuador in the Copa America, but despite missing the club's 2011 US Tour, he is on the road to recovery once again. Sir Alex Ferguson - working on another summer signing - also expressed his delight at the news, saying: "Antonio has made a fantastic contribution since his arrival. His speed, crossing ability and versatility have been a big asset for us. He has a quiet, unassuming way of going about his business, which is underlined by great strength of character – as his recovery from such a bad injury last season proves." Cheers to Antonio ! CommentsRedmick442 01/08/2011 2:35pm
Great to see him commit to utd I for one think he's class act and does a great job no messing about just good crosses for the front men lv utd Insider 01/08/2011 4:12pm
Barton is joining United. True Red 01/08/2011 4:23pm
Barton would be an excting signing if he joins us on a free...will give us more steel like keane ! on a free transfer i'd say , hell yeah , lets sign barton + get a world class midfielder....barton is better than carrick and gibson anyways...lets get barton , sure to raise some eyebrows ! Bill McNeal 01/08/2011 4:49pm
Great news, Valencia is a top class "classic" winger. His performance against Chelsea, specifically the utter humiliation he dished out to Ashley Cole, will live long in the memory. Not even Cristiano Ronaldo ever humiliated Cole to that effect. anonymous 01/08/2011 4:53pm
any news on sneijder? anonymous 01/08/2011 5:20pm
skybet say we are favourites for joey barton. Insider 01/08/2011 5:42pm
Told you. joey barton?...thank God 01/08/2011 5:44pm
ferrari13 01/08/2011 5:51pm
Carrick and fletcher are better than Barton, hell even Gibson is better. Signing Barton would be embarrassing! Fergie will never sign him, Cleverly will get picked before him. Jay 01/08/2011 6:39pm
Great to hear Tony V signing new contract. He is a great player. I think we have the best wingers in europe with Nani, Tony V and Ashley Young. Mikeyy 01/08/2011 7:22pm
N also alex said he could sighn 2 or 3 mids but thers no point coz they wont be good enuf..and the idiots hu are sayin he a good player n comparin him to keeno is fukin silly in the head he is n neva will be half the player keeno was hes agressive thats about it if we get him which i dont fink we will coz saf isnt fukin stupid it wud be daft MUTO 01/08/2011 7:24pm
Maybe I don't get it in english but is a Barton something to eat? Why is he even worth a comment? l33bo 01/08/2011 7:30pm
he said he will add some steel to our midfield Bill McNeal 01/08/2011 7:51pm
Re: Jay - Don't forget JI-Sung Park! Best defensive winger around! l33bo 01/08/2011 8:36pm
he hasnt said he's as good as Keane he said hes a tough tackler like Keane and that's wat were missing really someone who isn't afraid to get stuck in Sebas 01/08/2011 9:41pm
Yes!! We need him! Ranks 01/08/2011 10:07pm
Cracking player and thoroughly deserves a new contract. Hopefully he will be fully fit as I see big things for Antonio this season Bobbyp69 04/08/2011 11:53pm
Barton is nothing but trouble. Valencia is a great player and I'm glad he's staying. Now they need to sign WS. Can't wait to see The King "ooh aah" at OT 2morrow. Comments are closed. |  
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