I’M NO CRY BABY
It’s Roo’s last Euro night at Old Trafford and he insists: I’ve never thrown toys out out of my pram
WAYNE ROONEY has dropped the biggest hint yet that he will leave Manchester United this summer.
Rooney is set to play his last European game at Old Trafford tonight as United, with a 1-0 lead from the first leg, take on Celta Vigo for a place in the Europa League final. The Reds skipper has been a bit-part player this season but insisted: “I haven’t thrown my toys out of the pram”,
as he acknowledged he is facing up to the end of his 13-year Old Trafford career.
Rooney scored a sensational Champions League hat-trick on his United debut against Fenerbahce in 2004. He has received offers from the MLS, Chinese Super League and former club Everton.
“I haven’t thrown my toys out of the pram but I’m a football player and I want to play football,” he said.
Asked if he wanted to remain at United next season, Rooney, 31, who is set to be a substitute tonight, said: “Of course, but football changes. I’ve been here 13 years but I want to play.
“You have different challenges in your career. This season I haven’t played as much as I would have liked.”
Reflecting on the European highlights of his United career, he added: “All the big European nights here under the lights have been special.
“The big win against Roma, the 3-2 win against AC Milan, and my debut was a big game for me. The European nights are different and you can sense the excitement in the stadium.”