adminLONDON. – Jose Mourinho said he became emotional when Wayne Rooney decided to leave Manchester United after 13 years. Mourinho has revealed he shed tears when Wayne Rooney left Manchester United.
Rooney rejoined Everton on a free transfer earlier this month to bring the curtain down on his remarkable 13 year career at Old Trafford. He will make his “second” home debut today in the Europa League.
The 31-year-old is one of the most decorated stars in United’s history after helping them win five English Premier League titles, one Champions League crown, three League Cups and an FA Cup.
He also became United’s all-time record scorer after beating Sir Bobby Charlton’s record last season when he scored his 250th goal. But the England star decided to leave United after falling down the pecking order at United and losing his starting place in Mourinho’s team.
And Mourinho, who said he rarely lets feelings get in the way of such decisions, conceded Rooney’s exit was touching. Mourinho insisted he did not want Rooney to leave and became emotional when it happened.
“He deserves what he got and what he got was our desire for him to stay and our respect by making it completely clear that we would like him to stay,” said United manager Mourinho.
“I miss him a lot because he’s a fantastic guy.
“I’m not the kind of guy that normally gets emotional in my job but I did it with him when he left.
“I am sure that he’s going to be very, very good for Everton and Everton is going to be very, very good for him.”
Mourinho said Rooney became a frustrated figure at United and made it clear he wanted to return to Everton to salvage his career and secure more game time. – The Mirror.
Online Reporter