Antonio Valencia joins Ecuadorian champions LDU Quito on free transfer

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Antonio Valencia, who has won 96 caps for Ecuador, has signed a two-year deal with LDU Quito

Former Manchester United captain Antonio Valencia has joined Ecuadorian side LDU Quito on a free transfer.

The 33-year-old left United at the end of the season having spent 10 years at Old Trafford after arriving from Wigan.

The right-back, who began his career with El Nacional, was part of the Ecuador side who exited the Copa America at the group stage this week.

LDU Quito won the Ecuadorian Serie A last year and are seventh at the midway point this season.

A club statement said: "One of the most outstanding players in the history of Ecuadorian football, Antonio Valencia, has joined the Whites."

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