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'What a career, what a man' - Ferdinand and De Gea lead tributes as ex-Man Utd star Valencia announces retirement

The former Ecuador international, who won two Premier League titles while at Old Trafford, has called time on his career aged 35

Rio Ferdinand and David De Gea have been among the stars to pay tribute to former Manchester United defender Antonio Valencia, who has announced his retirement from professional football aged 35.

Valencia spent 10 years at Old Trafford, between 2009 and 2019, where he was converted from a winger into their first-choice right-back, and went on to win two Premier League titles and make 339 competitive appearances in all competitions.

The 99-cap Ecuador international, who also played in the Premier League with Wigan Athletic, decided to call time on his professional days following a stint in Liga MX with Queretaro.