Manutd just confirmed the signing of Wigan & Ecuador winger, Antonio Valencia. He looks like Nani but he is a lot faster and stronger than Nani.
Although I don’t think that he can be a new Ronaldo..but I have the feeling that he can make Rooney achieve what Ronaldo had achieved in the last 2 seasons.
He is going to get Ronaldo position, so..it is impossible not to compare Valencia with Ronaldo.
His pace maybe in par with Ronaldo and he also look stronger than Ronaldo with his feet but not in the air. Ronaldo is far better in the air but Valencia passing and crossing were better than Ronaldo!!. That is why I believe the arrival of Valencia is to put Rooney in the limelight. He will help Rooney score more goals next season. (or maybe Benzema..hehe)

Only things that he lacks compared with Ronaldo were style, flair, freekick and off course.. controversy & scandal. Hahaha.

With his pace and perfect passing, Manutd will surely playing counter attack in most of next season Champions League against big teams.

Manchester United have completed the signing of £15.25 million-rated winger Antonio Valencia from Wigan Athletic on a four-year contract. The 23-year-old Ecuador international has played 34 times for his country, scoring four goals.United manager Sir Alex Ferguson said: “Antonio is a player we have admired for some time now, having spent the last two years in the Premier League with Wigan. I am sure his pace and ability will make a significant contribution to the team.”

Antonio Valencia told the club’s website: “Joining Manchester United is a dream come true for me. I have enjoyed my time at Wigan, but I am thrilled to have the chance to challenge for the biggest honours in club football here.

“Playing in front of 76,000 fans alongside players like Wayne Rooney, Rio Ferdinand and Ryan Giggs will be an amazing experience. I can’t wait to get started.”

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