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Man United's Wayne Rooney: I'll never play for another Prem club
Wayne Rooney is four shy of Sir Bobby Charlton's goalscoring record at Manchester United.
Wayne Rooney has declared that he will never play for another Premier League team other than current side Manchester United and boyhood club Everton.
Since joining United from Everton in 2004, the England international forward has been tempted to leave the club on a few occasions, and even handed in a transfer request in 2010.
The England and United captain is currently preparing for Euro 2016 but took time out to launch the Wayne Rooney Foundation -- which will benefit from the proceeds of Rooney's testimonial between United and Everton on Aug. 3 at Old Trafford -- with his new manager Jose Mourinho also gracing the event.
Having endured a difficult season at United under Louis van Gaal, where he scored 15 goals in 41 appearances, Rooney is ready for life under Mourinho, who gave him a shot in the arm by claiming that he is still England's best footballer .
Mourinho's admiration of the player seems to have had a positive effect on Rooney, who put an end to any debate regarding his club future by stating that he will never join another English side.
"Manchester United and Everton are the only clubs I have played for as a professional footballer," Rooney told reporters at the event. "I am happy to say now that, whatever may happen in the future, I will never play for another Premier League club.
"I owe United and Everton everything for giving me my footballing opportunities. Everton and United, along with my family, gave me the support and opportunity to help me achieve my goals and dreams."
While Rooney goes into Euro 2016 as England's all-time top scorer with 52 goals, he will start the 2016-17 season just four goals shy of Sir Bobby Charlton's United record of 249.