WINGER Luis Antonio Valencia last night flew in to seal his £16million dream switch to Manchester United.
The Ecuadorian ace cut short a break in his homeland to have a medical at Old Trafford today while his contract is finalised.
Valencia has been holding out for the move for five months since Sir Alex Ferguson showed an interest and the Wigan man has given Real Madrid the brush-off to ensure his Old Trafford dream comes true.
Valencia will quadruple his wages and sign a deal worth around £75,000 a week while Wigan will hand the transfer fee to new boss Roberto Martinez to go on a signing blitz.
"Joining Manchester United is a dream come true for me," he told the club's official website www.manutd.com.
"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.
"Playing in front of 76,000 fans alongside players like Wayne Rooney, Rio Ferdinand and Ryan Giggs will be an amazing experience. I can't wait to get started."
United manager Sir Alex Ferguson admitted he had tracked Valencia's progress since his arrival at Wigan two seasons ago.
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