Manchester United defender Chris Smalling has been impressed by new signing Victor Valdes in training.

Valdes, who signed for the Reds earlier this month, served Barcelona for a trophy-laden 12-year period in which he won 21 major honours, including the Champions League on three separate occasions.

Smalling told MUTV: "He (Valdes) is someone that we all look up to through what he's achieved already in his career but you can see that he's nowhere near done yet.

"On the training field he's so sharp and you can see that he's very agile. He's such a great addition and is a name that really belongs here at Manchester United.

"We've heard a few stories from him and quite a few people here have asked him questions. Barcelona is another great club and you want to get some insight of what happens abroad as well."