Wayne Rooney has finally put to rest any doubts about his future and has left Manchester United. The 31-year-old has returned back to his boyhood club Everton on a two-year deal, with an option to extend a further year.
As Wayne Rooney hung up his red jersey we take a look at how the footballing world reacted to the news:
Firstly it was Manchester United who bid farewell to their legend,
#FarewellToALegend@WayneRooney is leaving #MUFC to return to Everton: https://t.co/QQrxKB2wo4
Thank you, Wayne, from all of us. pic.twitter.com/34NErAvscX
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) July 9, 2017
And then they reminded the world why exactly is Rooney classified as a legend,
.@WayneRooney at #MUFC – the key stats… #FarewellToALegend pic.twitter.com/SFsKPpHao9
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) July 9, 2017
Waza’s United team-mates also congratulated their former captain on a successful career and wished him good luck for the future,
One day I will be able to tell my grandkids I played with you. All the best and thank you @WayneRooney #FarewellToALegend pic.twitter.com/QZS6OhDTcP
— Ander Herrera (@AnderHerrera) July 9, 2017
Dear @WayneRooney: you were always my friend and our captain You were the first to welcome me I will always be thankful with you @ManUtd_Es pic.twitter.com/vJXzdktNqs
— Antonio Valencia (@anto_v25) July 9, 2017
All the best skipper in the next chapter of your amazing career. Been an absolute pleasure and learnt so much @WayneRooney pic.twitter.com/VlvLl7ii1W
— Jesse Lingard (@JesseLingard) July 9, 2017
Then it was Everton’s turn to welcome back their once boy wonder,
📝 | We're delighted to bring @WayneRooney back to #EFC! He signs from @ManUtd, 2 year deal. #WelcomeHomeWayne
👉🏻 https://t.co/mHFaK7eQA9 pic.twitter.com/8N5nYvnezU
— Everton (@Everton) July 9, 2017
HE'S BACK!!! What a day! #EFC pic.twitter.com/a2lD6X3NC5
— Tim Howard (@TimHowardGK) July 9, 2017
But there were some people who criticised the deal saying it is a waste of money:
Ross Barkley, "The next Wayne Rooney" is going to be replaced at Everton by Wayne Rooney himself.
— Simmo (@alex_simmo) July 5, 2017
Everton made some brilliant signings but then they sign Rooney . . . .
— TheWelshDragon 🐉 (@TheWelshDragon9) July 5, 2017
I don’t understand why Everton would want Wayne Rooney back. He leaves when he’s a kid and now he’s rubbish, he’s willing to go back
— Emlyn Begley (@EmlynBegley) May 26, 2017
