Wayne Rooney opts against China move to rejoin Everton after 13 years at Manchester United
Striker returns to his boyhood club after 13 seasons at Old Trafford, having reportedly been offered a mega-money transfer to the Chinese Super League earlier this year
Wayne Rooney rejoined boyhood club Everton on Sunday after 13 years at Manchester United, leaving English football’s biggest club as its record scorer having won every major trophy.
The 31-year-old Rooney, the most recognised and scrutinised English player, has been getting accustomed to a reduced status after losing his starting place in the United team and dropping out of the national team squad.
A return to Everton, where he made his name as a dynamic teenager, signals a fresh start.
“It is some time since I said that the only Premier League club I would play for other than Manchester United was Everton, so I am delighted that the move has happened,” Rooney said after signing a two-year contract.
“Thirteen years ago I went to United with the intention of winning trophies and I have been fortunate to be a part of one of the most successful periods in the club’s history.”
