Manchester United captain Antonio Valencia has received the offer of a two-year contract from a Major League Soccer club, according to his father.
The 33-year-old is set to leave Old Trafford on a free transfer after ten years' service at the end of the season following United's decision to pass on their option to extend the right-back's stay by an additional year.
Injuries and a loss of form have limited Valencia to eight appearances for the Reds this season, with his last outing coming in the 2-0 Premier League win at Newcastle on January 2
Inter Milan and West Ham have been linked with his services ahead of the expiry of his contract on June 30 and his father, Luis Valencia, told Ecuador radio station Area Deportiva that an MLS club have made a contract offer.
"Antonio Valencia has an offer from an MLS team to sign for two seasons," he said.
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Valencia, who has won the Premier League, the FA Cup, the Europa League and the Carabao Cup during his time at United, shared a Whatsapp conversation with his father in February that detailed the former Wigan player's concern over missing out on captaining Ecuador at the Copa America this summer amid his continued absence from United's first team.
"Son, I know that you are going through a difficult time but don’t stress because you’re with those who love you most," a screen capture of the message posted on Valencia's social media platforms read.
"You’re with your mother, your daughter and your wife. You know that they’re strong pillars in your life and your profession.
"I know that you’re worried about playing in the Copa America in June, you want to reach 100 games and I know that you’re thinking a lot about them."
Valencia's father then told El Universo that his son was the subject of interest from Premier League clubs.
"He definitely will not continue in Manchester," he said.
"He wants a change in the air and the club is not going to renew [his contract] either. Like everything in life, everything comes to an end.
"Arsenal, West Ham, Inter Milan and one club from China are options, but in football everything is changing.
"He wants to choose the best option, but above all he wants to sign a contract for two years.
"Not for the money but for peace and hopefully, he told me, be hired by a team that fights for important things."
