Former Manchester United captain Antonio Valencia has retired.
The Ecuadorian, 35, spent 10 years at Old Trafford, winning two Premier League titles, an FA Cup and the Europa League.
Valencia left United in 2019 to join Ecuador’s L.D.U. Quito.
“I did not think this moment would come so soon, but my body has asked me to retire from football,” Valencia wrote on his Twitter account.
He spent 2021 playing for Mexican side Queretaro, whose season ended earlier this month.
To Manchester United fans 🔴👇🏽 pic.twitter.com/0HKWscZO9F
— Antonio Valencia (@anto_v25) May 12, 2021
Valencia, who also won two Carabao Cups and six Community Shields at Old Trafford, played 339 games for United, scoring 25 times.
He was signed from Wigan as a right winger, but eventually converted to right-back and was made captain in 2018.
“I will never forget everything I experienced at Old Trafford,” Valencia said. “I will never forget every goal, every trophy and the wonderful fans.”
He added: “To fans of all the countries where I have played, I always tried to give my best. Thank you for your affection and support.”
