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Former Man Utd captain Valencia signs for LDU Quito

Former Manchester United captain Antonio Valencia has returned to his home nation of Ecuador with Liga de Quito, who announced the winger's arrival on Friday.

Valencia, 33, was released on a free transfer by the Red Devils at the start of the summer transfer window.

He subsequently left for Brazil, where he represented Ecuador at the 2019 Copa America.

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And just days after the Tricolor were eliminated from the competition at the group stage, the veteran's next destination has been confirmed.

"One of the most celebrated players in Ecuadorian football history, Luis Antonio Valencia is a new Guerrero Albo," LDU Quito revealed on the club's official website.