Antonio Valencia expresses desire to return to Manchester United
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 9:40 AM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
Former Manchester United captain Antonio Valencia has stated his admiration for manager Michael Carrick and expressed a desire to return to the club. Valencia, who played 339 matches for United from 2009 to 2019, has been active in touch with the organization, recently participating in a legends match. Currently, he works as a pundit for Telemundo Deportes during the FIFA World Cup. Valencia commented on Carrick's coaching success, wishing him well as he prepares for another season in charge.
- •Valencia played for Manchester United from 2009 to 2019.
- •He scored 25 goals in 339 appearances for the club.
- •Valencia praised Carrick's coaching abilities and wished him success.
- •He has expressed a willingness to work for United in any role.
- •Valencia is currently a pundit for Telemundo Deportes.
- 9:40 AMYahoo Sports — Antonio Valencia: Former Man United captain would love to return to club
"Former Manchester United captain Antonio Valencia has expressed his admiration for the work of newly appointed permanent manager Michael Carrick.TeammatesValencia joined the club in 2009 and spent nin...
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days- EPL•Jun 14, 2026, 11:35 AMThe details behind Milan’s contract offer for ex-Man United coach Amorim
- EPL•Jun 14, 2026, 11:20 AMManchester United prioritise Hall deal over Tonali
- Champions League•Jun 14, 2026, 11:20 AMLiverpool and Arsenal target Bradley Barcola to be allowed to leave PSG
- Champions League•Jun 14, 2026, 11:10 AMMan United set for major reprieve as Ruben Amorim closes in on AC Milan job
- Bundesliga•Jun 14, 2026, 10:30 AMBundesliga giants could be set to jump the queue for Manchester United star
- EPL•Jun 14, 2026, 10:10 AMNoussair Mazraoui: Man United defender puts in stunning World Cup show
