Wayne Rooney, the star forward of Manchester United, has inked a lucrative contract extension worth a staggering 19 million euros per year. The new deal, spanning five and a half years, ensures Rooney’s presence at Old Trafford until June 2019.
At 28 years old, Rooney’s weekly salary of 365,000 euros sets a Premier League record, reflecting his status as one of the league’s top talents. Over his illustrious career at United, Rooney has amassed an impressive record of 430 appearances and 208 goals, cementing his legacy as one of the club’s greatest goalscorers.
With this contract extension, Rooney remains firmly entrenched in the annals of Manchester United history, standing among the ranks of legendary figures like Jack Rowley, Denis Law, and Bobby Charlton.