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Valencia: Watching Man Utd is painful for me

Having finally left Old Trafford in the summer, the Ecuadorian wide man still has a deep emotional investment in his former team

Antonio Valencia has admitted that he struggles to watch Manchester United as it is "painful" for him to follow his former team.

Valencia moved back to his native Ecuador in the summer, joining LDU Quito on a free transfer after he was released by the Red Devils. He spent 10 years at Old Trafford and, now 34, is entering the twilight of his career.

Speaking to The Athletic, Valencia revealed that he does not keep up with United as closely as some might think.