When did Wayne Rooney Leave Man Utd?
Wayne Mark Rooney was an English footballer and is currently a football manager. Rooney played mostly as a forward and midfielder. He currently holds the record for the most appearances for an outfielder in the England national team. Wayne started his career with the Everton youth team at the age of nine. In 2004, he…
Wayne Mark Rooney was an English footballer and is currently a football manager. Rooney played mostly as a forward and midfielder.
He currently holds the record for the most appearances for an outfielder in the England national team.
Wayne started his career with the Everton youth team at the age of nine. In 2004, he signed a £25.6 million deal to play for Manchester United.
This was the highest deal ever signed by a player below 20 years then. He lifted 16 trophies with Manchester United.
He scored 208 goals in the premier league making him the second top scorer of all-time trailing behind Alan Shearer.
It was confirmed Rooney was leaving Man Utd on July 9, 2017. He briefly returned to Everton, where it all started. In 2018, Rooney eventually left England and signed a three years contract with D.C United.
He made the club gain popularity.
Wayne Rooney left the States and was signed as a Player-Coach with Derby County in 2020. He eventually retired as a player in 2021 to be appointed Manager for the club.