London: Manchester United’s former England captain Wayne Rooney has rejoined his boyhood favourites Everton on a two-year deal from their Premier League rivals, the striker said on Sunday. More From Livemint »Rooney, who has moved on a free transfer, spoke of his excitement at returning to his boyhood club. At United he won the Champions League, five Premier League titles and the FA Cup and was Footballer of the Year in 2010. Everton manager Ronald Koeman said he believes Rooney can make a real contribution to the Merseyside club next season. When he appeared at the Everton training ground on Saturday for a medical supporters soon arrived to welcome back a player who first joined the club aged nine.

Source: Mint July 09, 2017 13:07 UTC