Wayne Rooney Retires, Manchester United Comes Up With A Heartfelt Message For ‘Wazza’

Iconic English footballer Wayne Rooney brought curtains down on his football career. It has been learned that Rooney has decided to take retirement from the game in order to focus on the managerial role. The 35-year-old  has now been named permanent manager of the Derby County Football Club. He has been acting as interim manager since the end of November.

‘Happy retirement’: Manchester United

Wayne Rooney is widely considered to be one of the best players of his generation and is the record goalscorer for both the England national team and Manchester United and once he decided to bid adieu to his playing career, the ‘Red Devils’ came forward with a heartfelt message for their former superstar.

Taking to the micro-blogging site, Man United posted an image of Rooney having donned their official jersey i.e. during his association with the legendary football club, and then hailed the footballer’s journey from a captain, goal-scorer, legend, and, now a manager. 

Manchester United congratulated by thanking the English great for the memories. 

Even the passionate football fans came forward to congratulate the ex- forward and midfielder and at the same time also wished him luck for his future endeavors as well. Here are some of the reactions.

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Wayne Rooney’s association with Manchester United

‘The Wonder Boy’ has scored 253 goals in his 559 appearances for the ‘Red Devils’ during his 12-year career with the club from 2004-05 to 2016/17 season. Meanwhile, ‘Wazza’ also ended up winning five Premier League titles along with three League Cups, the FA Cup, Champions League, Europa League, and FIFA Club World Cup during his time with the Old Trafford-based franchise. 

He parted ways with Manchester United after the 2016/17 edition and moved to his old club Everton tp participate in the 2017/18 season.

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