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Wed 07 Jul 2009Ferguson tips Valencia to make big impact
SOCCER:ALEX FERGUSON has tipped new signing Antonio Valencia to make a significant contribution to Manchester United’s bid for an unprecedented fourth league title on the trot. United confirmed their first summer arrival yesterday evening as the 23-year-old signed a lucrative four-year contract.
Although the club have not specified a fee, it is believed they have spent around €18.8 million of the world record €94 million banked from the sale of Cristiano Ronaldo.
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