Antonio Valencia has told Manchester United that he will remain at the club until the summer even if they do not extend his contract into next season.

Valencia, 33, who joined United from Wigan Athletic ten years ago is behind Ashley Young and Diogo Dalot in the pecking order for the right-back position. Matteo Darmian, 29, is another option for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, the United caretaker manager.

The Ecuador international has started once under Solskjaer, in the 2-0 win against Newcastle United and is out of contract in June. Valencia would probably have left this month had José Mourinho remained manager.

The club captain’s representatives have told United that he wants to finish his career at Old Trafford but it seems unlikely that he will