Fenerbahçe forward Valencia contracts virus

November 15 2020 10:13:50

Fenerbahçe forward Valencia contracts virus

ISTANBUL-Anadolu Agency

Turkish football club Fenerbahçe announced on Nov. 14 that their forward Enner Valencia tested positive for the novel coronavirus.

In a statement, the Yellow Canaries said Valencia, who is currently in his national team camp, had contracted the virus.

Signing a three-year deal, Valencia joined Fenerbahçe in August and has since scored one goal in eight matches for the Istanbul side.

The 31-year-old also produced 31 goals in 56 games for the Ecuadorian national team.

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