Valencia is Ferguson's first signing since Ronaldo's departure Manchester United have signed Wigan Athletic winger Antonio Valencia on a four-year deal for an undisclosed fee.The 23-year-old Ecuador international is manager Sir Alex Ferguson's first signing since Cristiano Ronaldo signed for Real Madrid in a £80m transfer. "Antonio is a player we have admired for some time now, having spent the last two years in the Premier League with Wigan," said Ferguson. Valencia's transfer is reported to have cost United as much as £16m. "I am sure his pace and ability will make a significant contribution to the team," added Ferguson. 606: DEBATE How will Antonio Valencia do at Old Trafford United have been in contact with Wigan over a deal for Valencia over the last "two to three months", according to Latics chairman Dave Whelan. "I have enjoyed my time at Wigan, but I am thrilled to have the chance to challenge for the biggest honours in club football here," said Valencia, who scored three goals for Wigan last season.[Read more...]