Source: Team_Talk
Rooney confirms intention to leave United
Wayne Rooney has confirmed he wants to leave Manchester United after questioning the "future direction of the club" and their transfer policy.[LNB] Rooney has released a statement on Wednesday evening in response to Sir Alex Ferguson's comments on Tuesday. And in it, he confirms he wants to leave Old Trafford.[LNB]"I met with (chief executive) David Gill last week and he did not give me any of the assurances I was seeking about the future squad," said Rooney.[LNB]"I then told him that I would not be signing a new contract."[LNB]Rooney admitted he was surprised by the depth of Ferguson's comments yesterday.[LNB]He remains a big fan of the United boss but says the future direction of the club was causing him concern.[LNB]"I was interested to hear what Sir Alex had to say yesterday and surprised by some of it," continued Rooney.[LNB]"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.[LNB]"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?[LNB]"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.[LNB]"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.[LNB]"For Manchester United's sake I wish he could go on forever because he's a one off and a genius."
