I’m staying at Manchester United, says Rooney

LONDON: Wayne Rooney said Thursday (Friday in Manila) he was staying with Manchester United following persistent speculation he could make a lucrative move to the Chinese Super League.

interested clubs but the United

been shown from other clubs, for the 31- year- old Rooney said in a statement released to Britain’s

success on four fronts.

added Rooney, whose current United contract runs until mid-2018,

- enced forward’s future has intensi

- terested in Rooney, United’s all - jin Quanjian.

statement has at least ended the debate over his future ahead of the

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was in his own hands in comments

‘Legend’

is not because I want him to leave the club.

another destiny.

rest of his career or if he sees himself

18-year-old for £27 million ($34 million, 32 million euros) from Everton in 2004.

Now the immediate football issue for Rooney will be whether -

term future are bound to remain, likes of former United team-mate

Rooney has, however, already