Manchester United fullback Antonio Valencia has spoken of leaving Wigan Athletic ahead of Sunday's FA Cup tie.

It was Sir Alex Ferguson who swooped to bring him to Old Trafford in June 2009.

Valencia told manutd.com: "I remember Steve Bruce told me that United were interested in me but I really didn't believe him as he was always having a laugh and a joke with me. 'No, seriously, they are very interested in you.

"A couple of days before the deal was officially announced, I met with Sir Alex and, when I looked into the eyes of the manager right in front of me, I could tell that he was serious about signing me, and he gave me his word and told me everything would be sorted out.

"That was an incredible moment and that evening I didn't know whether to cry or shout or what to do. I rang my family in Ecuador and we chatted and they didn't believe me either! But thankfully it all went ahead and I joined United."