The Courier & Advertiser (Fife Edition)
United move to keep Valencia until 2018
Antonio Valencia will remain at Manchester United until 2018 after the club triggered a one-year extension clause in his contract.
The 31-year-old has become a key player at Old Trafford since joining from Wigan in 2009, making 271 appearances, scoring 21 goals and winning six trophies.
Valencia, previously a winger, has established himself as Jose Mourinho’s first-choice right-back and has now been rewarded with an extended stay at United.
United have already triggered the extension clause in midfielder Marouane Fellaini’s contract.
Valencia has made 23 appearances for United this term under Mourinho, who attempted to take him to Real Madrid during his time in Spain.
Meanwhile, QPR are reported to be interested in signing United’s 21-yearold midfielder Sean Goss.