Wayne Rooney unveiled in DC
American MLS side, D.C. United have announced the signing of
England international football superstar, Wayne Rooney on a permanent
transfer.
The 32-year-old Rooney, signed a 3-and-a-half year contract and
will occupy a Designated Player spot on the club’s roster. When the
international transfer window opens on July 10, he will officially be
added to the roster pending receipt of his International Transfer
Certificate.
Rooney, who was most recently with Everton F.C., is the all-time
leading goalscorer for Manchester United F.C. and the England National
Team, having scored 208 goals in 16 seasons in the English Premier
League, the second most in league history.
While speaking during his unveiling in the United States, Rooney said; "It
is fantastic to be joining D.C. United at such an exciting time in the
club’s history with the new stadium opening in just a few weeks.
"Moving to America and MLS fulfills another career ambition for
me. I have the hunger to be a success here and will give D.C. 100
percent - as I have always done for every team I have ever played for.
"When I visited earlier this summer I was really impressed with
everyone I met connected with the club, and of course the new Audi
Field. Now I can’t wait to get on the pitch in a United shirt and join
my new teammates to bring success to this club."
DC United managing general partner and CEO, Jason Levien, who spoke on the signing of Rooney, said;
“This is a seminal moment for our fans and organization. Wayne
is a global soccer icon and his presence at D.C. United will elevate our
product on the pitch and soccer as a whole in our city and in this
country.
“Wayne has thrived when competing at the most elite levels of
soccer and we’re thrilled to have his leadership as we enter this new
era at Audi Field.”
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