Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Early speculationMirror FootballUnverified source· 13 Sept 2026
Valencia backs Neville for Premier League job
Antonio Valencia believes his old Manchester United teammate Gary Neville could still manage in the Premier League.


P. Neville
coach
Person
Gary Neville
Role
Manager
Linked role
Premier League manager
Backed by
Antonio Valencia
What happened. Antonio Valencia said Gary Neville still has a shot at becoming a Premier League manager. Neville has managed before, as England assistant and Valencia head coach, but never in the Premier League.
- Neville lasted just over three months at Valencia before being sacked
- He won only 10 of his 28 games in charge there
- Valencia says Neville needs big names who can handle his leadership
“I could see very early on that he was a great communicator, a leader.”
— Antonio Valencia
Neville's punditry role at Sky Sports could be at risk if he returns to management.
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