Antonio Valencia will start his career as technical director this year. The former Ecuadorian representative surprised everyone and announced that he will be the new coach of the club he owns, AV25.

The former Manchester United defender confirmed this news via TikTok. Tricolore was asked live if he would ever like to lead the national team, to which he answered by revealing that he would be the strategist of his team.

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The retired soccer player prepared for this job and trained as a coach, which he will now put into practice. Valencia will have to combine his role as club owner with that of first team coach.

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In the office, Tone He will be accompanied by his brother Luis Éder, who was the captain of the AV25 bench last season.

The main goal for the capital side will be to reach Pro Serie B this year, something that was elusive in the previous campaign after being knocked out in the round of 16 playoffs from the ascent.

Although the goal is promotion in the category, the club from Valencia will also focus on the preparation of new players. (D)