Although, the uncertainty around its remaining in Manchester United and his injury which will leave him out for 3 weeks, Wayne Rooney achieved to surprise everyone. Everybody expected to see him at the sold list of the club.
In a dramatic change of events, Rooney - who wanted to leave United earlier this week - ended doubts over his future by signing a new five-year contract. From now, Rooney can leave Man U for 30 million pounds if certain targets are not met on a year-by-year basis.
Manchester United’s owners have reportedly pledged to give 100 million pounds to manager Sir Alex Ferguson to buy new players. The guarantee by the Glazer family had helped Ferguson to persuade striker Rooney to stay back at the club.
Against the economic difficulties, Rooney made a big deal achieving to sign a new contract. He is now the highest-paid player at United, overtaking defender Rio Ferdinand.
The striker, who was previously on 90,000 pounds per week, is now understood to be earning a basic salary in excess of 150,000 pounds per week.
