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发表于 2010-10-21 13:19:58
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Rooney confirms he wants to leave Man Utd
By ESPNsoccernet staff
October 20, 2010
Wayne Rooney has confirmed he wants to leave Manchester United, citing his concern over the club's ability to attract the best players in the world.
Rooney has released a statement in response to manager Sir Alex Ferguson's comments on Tuesday. He confirms he asked to leave Old Trafford after several meetings with United officials, during which he did not receive the answers he wanted about the future direction of the club.
"I met with David Gill last week and he did not give me any of the assurances I was seeking about the future squad,'' said Rooney. "I then told him that I would not be signing a new contract.''
Rooney admitted he was surprised by the depth of Ferguson's comments at a wide ranging press conference on Tuesday but he insists he remains a big fan of the United boss.
"I was interested to hear what Sir Alex had to say yesterday and surprised by some of it,'' continued Rooney. "It is absolutely true, as he said, that my agent and I have had a number of meetings with the club about a new contract. During those meetings in August I asked for assurances about the continued ability of the club to attract the top players in the world.
"I have never had anything but complete respect for MUFC. How could I not have done given its fantastic history and especially the last six years in which I have been lucky to play a part?
"For me its all about winning trophies - as the club has always done under Sir Alex. Because of that I think the questions I was asking were justified.
"Despite recent difficulties, I know I will always owe Sir Alex Ferguson a huge debt. He is a great manager and mentor who has helped and supported me from the day he signed me from Everton when I was only 18. For Manchester United's sake I wish he could go on forever because he's a one off and a genius.'' |
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