Manchester United Sign Antonio Valencia, its official

Manchester United have today made their first major capture of this summer's transfer window, signing Ecuador international Antonio Valencia from Wigan Athletic.

United manager Sir Alex Ferguson was delighted to have secured the player's signature, telling the club's official website,

"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."