The club might have factored in that he's an absolute tank. Guy has barely lost any pace since he joined us despite putting on a ton of muscle. Far from your average 30+ year old.
Antonio Valencia renews his contract (2019+1)
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In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik @Rood and Imran @Annihilate Now! start with the good news by celebrating Manchester United Women's emphatic FA Cup win over Spurs at Wembley and the future of manager Marc Skinner.
Then it's the bad news and the ever worsening form of our Men with losses to Arsenal and Palace.
Finally the main debate - ETH Out now or keep him until the end of the season - if not longer. Are you Team Nik or Team Imran?
Excellent - I thought he was done for a few years ago but he's really cemented himself as a top right-back since then.
Best right back in the league and my pick for captain next season. Great news!
Was hoping we would sign a new RB this summer,either way,its a good deal for everyone involved.
I don't think he got the recognition he deserved this year, outside of United fans. But I don't really care. Glad that he's rather quietly one of the full backs in the league. No exaggeration, I wouldn't want another RB over him at this moment in time. He's improved on everything. His defensive positioning was suspect and he's really nailed that in the last year or two. He's gotten so much better at defending in 1-on-1 situations, and he's hard to beat in the air now, despite not being the tallest. It is evident he's put in a great deal of legwork to become a good defender, and not just dropped back to do a job. Great player with a great attitude.
Will be 35 at the end of his contract. He's an athlete though.
Agree 100%
I found him frustrating to watch as rb last year, and honestly wanted him gone.
The lad really proved himself this year, one of our best, and most consistent players.
Rarely injured aswell.
Really happy for him, well deserved extension.
I think he needs to improve his English to be a captain though.
The lad really proved himself this year, one of our best, and most consistent players.
Rarely injured aswell.
Really happy for him, well deserved extension.
I think he needs to improve his English to be a captain though.
I think he has another 5 years left at the highest level.
This year he's been quality and I bet he would fit just perfectly in at Barca or Real. Had he been 27 they would probably ask.
There's something special about south American full backs. Glad we have this fitness phenomenon in our squad.
There's something special about south American full backs. Glad we have this fitness phenomenon in our squad.
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Great news and fully deserved, he's been one of our best player this season and probably the most consistent, I can't remember him having a bad game all season.
Well deserved! Model professional and a superb athlete. He'll get a testimonial one day. Pity he doest really have a song.
Happy for him, he had a great season. Fully stepped up and one of the few players who earned his new deal.
Now onto Herrea please
Now onto Herrea please
Very well deserved. Great news
Maybe thats why he always looks so angry. Fantastic news though, hes improved in the position so much since first dropping back there.
Top man, top player, best RB in the league.
Statistically (i.e. on whoscored), he's the best right back in the league - and it isn't particularly close. Indeed, other than Milner (hate to say it, but he has been brilliant at LB), he's the best fullback on either side - and it's very close between them.
2 more years to learn English 
Great news, he's developed into one of the finest fullbacks in the prem.
Great news, he's developed into one of the finest fullbacks in the prem.
great news he's an absolute machine. could easily see him playing deep into his 30s
Well deserved, glad he's staying. However, we have no replacement for him at all, I am still worried about what happens when he is injured, or when we need decent rotation option.
Bailly looked good on the RB against Spurs and also I think he played some games in this position in La Liga. Darmian, Tuanzebe and TFM can fill the role as well.
We don't need to buy a RB right now, with much more priorities needed first.
We've started amassing a collection of 30+ players who are fitter than our young guns - Valencia, Ibra, Young....less so Rooney lol
Brilliant news! So so glad to see an experienced player and Man Utd fan sticking around.
Agreed. Hopefully the rumors about Semedo turn out to be correct.
He has earned it. Love the guy.
Excellent news.
He lost his way a few years ago but has picked himself up and has been very consistent this year and last. I could see him being in the running for the Captaincy...Likely to play majority of games and I get the impression Mourinho likes players further back being the captain.
He lost his way a few years ago but has picked himself up and has been very consistent this year and last. I could see him being in the running for the Captaincy...Likely to play majority of games and I get the impression Mourinho likes players further back being the captain.
Super news. Turned around a meandering career as a winger when he became Right back. Potentially the best RB in the league? Big man Anto
Excellent news. And what a nice smile in the pic with the EL trophy
now off to the gym to celebrate
The apple represents every single left-winger in the league.
He deserved it, without a doubt the best right back in the league this season
Defo earned it, beast mode ON.
he deserves the renewal. dont forget Herrera too, Mr. Ed!
Great news, if there's anyone who's deserved a contract extention it's Antonio.
This needs to stop. He has awful output considering his supposed strengths.
Good news, I thought he'd renewed a few months ago but oh well.
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We'll need him next season. Been a major key player for this last season, was fully expecting a contract extension. Possibly the best RB in the Premier League at this moment in time.
Brilliant! Once Carrick and Rooney leave, I think he'll be our oldest player (time at club).
Buy Fabinho as cover and we're sorted.
Buy Fabinho as cover and we're sorted.