Thursday 21 October 2010

Rooney: I'm leaving to win trophies

Wayne Rooney has cited Manchester United's lack of ambition as the reason why he wants to leave the club.

Rooney has released a statement in response to Sir Alex Ferguson's comments on Tuesday, with the striker reiterating his desire to leave Old Trafford in pursuit of silverware.

"I met with David Gill last week and he did not give me any of the assurances I was seeking about the future squad," Rooney said in the statement.

"I then told him that I would not be signing a new contract."

Rooney admitted he was surprised by the extended revelations provided by Ferguson, and sought to explain his reasons for wanting to depart the club.

The striker said he remains an admirer of the United boss, but is disillusioned by the future direction of the club.

"I was interested to hear what Sir Alex had to say yesterday and surprised by some of it," he said.

"It is absolutely true, as he said, that my agent and I have had a number of meetings with the club about a new contract. During those meetings in August I asked for assurances about the continued ability of the club to attract the top players in the world.

"I have never had anything but complete respect for MUFC. How could I not have done given its fantastic history and especially the last six years in which I have been lucky to play a part?

"For me its all about winning trophies - as the club has always done under Sir Alex. Because of that I think the questions I was asking were justified.

"Despite recent difficulties, I know I will always owe Sir Alex Ferguson a huge debt. He is a great manager and mentor who has helped and supported me from the day he signed me from Everton when I was only 18.

"For Manchester United's sake I wish he could go on forever because he's a one off and a genius."

Source: Eurosport

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