Inter Milan are weighing up a January move for Manchester United captain Antonio Valencia, according to reports in Italy.
The Ecuadorian international’s current deal expires in the summer and the Red Devils do have the option to extend his contract for another year.
However, Valencia has seen his playing time reduced this season, and the club may be open to letting the 33-year-old leave.
Fans on Twitter had a mixed reaction to the story with some saying they would be sorry to see a great servant of the club go, while others feel it is time for him to move on:
Best wishes Antonio, U’ve been a good servant for the club
— Tongna Joseph Bontu (@BontuJoseph) 3 January 2019
I think he has past his sell on date, tbh. He was slow vs #NUFC last night he made Ashley Young look like Roberto Carlos in his hay days. Yeah, I think #MUFC should move him on at the end of the season.
— Kay Akeredolu (@kayblow76) 3 January 2019
Good luck for him. and We will get Milan Škriniar.??
— jackkub (@SpecializeZerx) 3 January 2019
thank you for your loyalty Valencia. But it’s time for a new chapter. Toodles ?
— 247 (@247Juns) 4 January 2019
I’m sorry but that’s ridiculous he’s been at club for 10 years just about and been a great servant to the club, how are we letting him just walk out for free
— Scott Ayres (@ScottyA1986) 3 January 2019
Not getting on his back. Good servant over the years – been overplayed for at least 2 seasons which was not his fault. Hopefully Dalot can grab the opportunity.
— Matt B (@Mjb707) 4 January 2019
Loyal servant but was always a one trick pony
— motz (@motz83) 4 January 2019
If he does go, I wish him all the best and a big thank you for all the years of service. He got converted to a right back from a right winger, never once grumbled.
— Pelikan (@ilovebuttpluggs) 4 January 2019
Good luck to him
— Iam_pr3celez (@ekeng_okon) 4 January 2019
class player, will be sad to see him go
— ice (@YuNgXsterrr) 4 January 2019
Valencia has been at the club nine and a half years, playing under five different managers during that time. After arriving as a right-winger, he has adapted his game to be a fullback in recent years.
He captained United in the Europa League final win against Ajax in 2017 and was made the official club captain after Michael Carrick’s retirement at the start of this season.
