The Ecuadorian is leaving Old Trafford after 10 years of loyal service that have allowed him to chase down major prizes with some superstar colleagues
Antonio Valencia will be eternally grateful to Manchester United for 10 years at Old Trafford that have allowed him to turn out alongside “greats” such as Ryan Giggs, Wayne Rooney and Paul Scholes.
The 33-year-old told the latest instalment of United’s Unscripted series: “It’s hard to forget the players I played with. Greats like Giggs, Rooney, Scholes, Rio [Ferdinand], [Nemanja] Vidic, Patrice [Evra]… it’s hard to believe I’m even sat here listing these names and it’s impossible to name them all or pick out just one as the best, so I’ll just say that I’m so happy to have played with some very intelligent footballers.
“I have so many memories of my time here, but also so many other items. Honestly, I’ve got an entire Manchester United Museum in my house! I’ve got things in there that are very valuable to me. They represent my life here and all the effort I’ve put in. There isn’t any amount of money that could pay for the things in there and the memories I have in my head.
“There are two things that are my favourite items: the first shirt I wore for Manchester United and the armband from when Jose Mourinho gave me the captaincy for the first time.
“These things, these memories, they’re absolutely priceless to me.“My heart, my affections will always lie with Manchester United. I will always be a fan of the club, but I’ll always have my affection for the people here at the club and in the city. My daughter has enjoyed ten happy years here in Manchester. This has been a wonderful home.“I will keep the team and the fans close to my heart. To the United fans, you have always been great with me, so I’d just like to say thank you for all your support during this fantastic time I’ve had with the club. I hope you keep enjoying supporting United and they continue to win many more trophies in the future.“Muchas Gracias”
Valencia is expected to be one of several players moved on by United at the end of a disappointing 2018-19 campaign that has left the club empty-handed on the trophy front and without Champions League football for next season after slumping to a sixth-place finish.
biyaelm
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Thanks a lot
buheklopr
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Indeed you'll be miss i just hope they can give Smalling,Jones and Young away for free
kawaeiouy
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well done, you are a good player and you like team work. you started as middlefielder and later a defender, wish you good luck
kawaeiouy
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better Shaw to change his position
Tiockltu
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good luck
nemipstyz
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united is my great club since I started watching it . This time we are just lucking 3 defender's those who can content if the game is hard .And will need three attacker's who can change that game at any time, we need gaol like the way CR W.Rooyn and paul S I can't forget RV BC RG please manager make us fan happy.
cowbemors
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you are a very great player antonio all man utd fans love you and wish you all the best
pongweni
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Thanks Valencia. What a loyal servant u have been. I salute u man. My hat off for u. All the best in all u will do man
Fodcstz
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good luck valencia
hesaknst
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Thanks Antonio,you are never forgotten player love you captain.
Josciknpry
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Thanks Antonio ,more success ahead.
riweiksty
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You are such a great player Antonio.
Jescdtuy
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thanks for your loyalty and efort p club hope club it will get good and responsible captain like you good lack as you move to anthar eviroment go with the same spirity be blessed
prayag
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And he shared locker room with Jones and Smalling😢
Huwcmoprtu
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You know when you play football ,its a motivation to win a trophee at least.But infortunately when u loose it is abig disapointement.Realy it is abig experience you got.Ok this loosing will grow you on a certain manner so that in the future you will become more strong and more stronger. It is the case of Liverpool players who had get experience now (1)by playing when they are on the pitch (2) when they benched and also find there mistake when playing. (3)the diference of playing with big team (exemp)Barcelona or Real madrid or Roma and played Epl league .Made this vision so that next year with the young player Liverpool had now will be crowned champion very easily and Liverpool will fight for all trophee .Because they had get experience this season. they have been waiting for about 30 years .It is time to collect the title waiting .Not only this Liverpool will be champion for about 5 more years coming cosequently. Take care of this mate.
Yieeiouyz
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thanks for all your loyalty
HOLLUWALSHEHUNPHUNME
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Good luck Antonio V.
Yeeairtuyz
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I think valencia is stil fit,bertter to keep him for some years.
rakbciklp
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U r a legend
Ludadkosy
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u were a wonderful player, I love papa vale
Sahalledr
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good luck Antonio
Kuyabeituz
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Thanks for the loyalty we are all grateful for your service
riubdkpsyz
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my legend we will miss u alot
bancdor
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all the best Antonio. one of our most responsible #Captin
Taybdlmrtu
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solid defender and winger... salute for your service to the club..👍👍👍❤❤❤
A1NERS
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Grateful to have a solid player play for the club his services will never be forgotten and name will remain in the Utd history forever
Mohammadunited
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we will miss you my brother and wish you all the best in future
Dupz
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best of luck Valencia
sotabeipsz
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Forever in our hearts❤️
cowdiorsyz
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we will miss you Antonio [byebye]
Bioackmoy
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Good luck n thank u for your service.We will miss u n you will always be remembered
Mapabciltz
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captan anton nefa you respact to man united good like 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Risaceiosu
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all the best Antonio we will never forget you
vakcdnoptu
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will miss you. Good luck
Roucemu
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you better retires from man u you're a good wing and back I support to remain
Sanklnost
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thank you for your service in Manchester United we wishing you all the best in life
yoeceprt
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Go well Antonio. We will miss you
Don-ManUTD
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One of the architects of Man United downfall of late. Menopause players
neclmprt
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I shall be missing you my Ecuadorian thanx very much for the team spirit you have
Jesacemsz
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good lucky
Jesacemsz
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liverpool
StaminaMan07
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thank you legend a player who give everything for united just sad to see you ho out losing to Cardiff.. once red always reds 🔴🔴🔴🔴
suaoruy
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Good luck in any capacity you will find yourself in future,we will Miss you indeed.
Reddevilsalways
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My captain thank you for your Service Won premier league -2 won FA cup Won EFL - 2 won Europa You are leaving as a winner and i am so thankful for those wonderful years🙏🙏🙏
vacadkmnp
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thanks for your hard work, you will be remembered forever, gud luck.
Agendia25
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It was great to watch a great player defender like Antonio,scoring great goals though a defender. We'll forever remember you Valencia
wimeikmno
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thank you for your effort
VanishPrasad
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He did everything he could for Manchester United. Good luck for your future
ManUtdRed
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Thanks Valencia for good memories,It's not easy to Win Man Utd player of the year award but u won it It's not your fault that club converted you from RW to RB but u never moaned about it and kept playing.
lukzlat910
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Thanks for your 10 years of service to the club Antonio, good luck in your future endeavours, you'll be dearly missed by all United fans