Manchester United star Wayne Rooney has left the club, joining Everton on a free transfer. The Red Devils confirmed the move on Sunday.
#FarewellToALegend@WayneRooney is leaving #MUFC to return to Everton: https://t.co/QQrxKB2wo4
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) July 9, 2017
Thank you, Wayne, from all of us. pic.twitter.com/34NErAvscX
The Toffees confirmed the move at just about the same time.
📝 | We're delighted to bring @WayneRooney back to #EFC! He signs from @ManUtd, 2 year deal. #WelcomeHomeWayne
— Everton (@Everton) July 9, 2017
👉🏻 https://t.co/mHFaK7eQA9 pic.twitter.com/8N5nYvnezU
The 31-year-old England international started out at Everton and played for the senior team from 2002-04 before joining United. He has the sixth-most appearances for the club and is first in goals with 253, passing legend Bobby Charlton last season.
He returns on a two-year contract, but it remains to be seen where he will play. With Romelu Lukaku on possibly his way to Manchester United, there's a spot up top for Rooney. But there's no doubt the veteran has lost a step, so it could be more likely that he plays in more of an attacking midfield role.
The move is a vital one for Rooney. With dreams of going to Russia next year for the World Cup, he'll have more chances to prove himself at Everton than at United.
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