Valencia Enjoys Tour Camaraderie

Antonio Valencia enjoys the sense of team spirit fostered among Manchester United’s players when they’re away together on pre-season tours.

A United squad which could feature a blend of senior players, rising stars and new signings such as Eric Bailly will spend a week in China next month for Tour 2016, presented by Aon.

As well as giving the Reds the opportunity to meet fans and see new places, the trip to Shanghai and Beijing will provide time for the team to bond and prepare for the new Premier League season in a relaxed environment.

“I enjoy going away with my team-mates and also the younger kids who are in the process of moving up through the ranks to the first-team squad,” Valencia told ManUtd.com.

“It’s a great thing to experience as everyone strives to train hard and prepare to get in the best possible shape because the season is very long.

“Last year we had a lot of time together as we spent a total of three weeks in North America, and everyone got on really well.”