Man Utd have 24 HOURS to make decision on key man’s future... he may leave for free
Posted Friday, March 01, 2019 by Express.co.uk
MANCHESTER UNITED must make a decision on Antonio Valencia’s future by tomorrow evening.
The Ecuador international has made just five Premier League appearances this season.
Valencia, 33, is currently sidelined with a calf injury.
The right-back was axed during Jose Mourinho’s time at Old Trafford after liking posts on social media slamming the Special One.
Valencia is under contract until the summer, however, United can trigger a clause to extend the deal by a further 12 months.
And according to the Daily Telegraph, the Red Devils must make a decision by Friday night.
United have until the end of Friday to trigger the option and keep Valencia at Old Trafford.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men were back in action on Wednesday evening as United cruised past Crystal Palace.
Romelu Lukaku netted a brace, with Ashley Young also chipping in as United ran out 3-1 victors.
Man Utd news: Antonio Valencia could leave for free (Image: GETTY)
And United boss Solskjaer hailed Lukaku for taking his chance with Marcus Rashford struggling with an ankle injury.
Solskjaer said: "He [Lukaku] has done loads of running up and down the line, right wing, left wing.
"He's had a different role because of Marcus Rashford's form.
"He got a chance up front. Two very good finishes, could have had another one as well earlier on.
"I am very pleased for Rom. He is a quality finisher.
Man Utd news: Antonio Valencia is under contract until the summer (Image: GETTY)
"It's great to have him around the place, always happy, always working on his finishing.
"He's played more than you think, but he's played wide right, wide left, so it's Rash's form that has moved him out there.
"Now with Rash's injury, he grabbed his chance."
United are back in action on Saturday against Southampton in the Premier League.
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