Rooney Hails Ferguson As The Greatest Manager

Wayne Rooney has described former Manchester United boss, Sir Alex Ferguson, as the “best manager there’s been”.

Ferguson bought Rooney – who was a teenager at the time – for £25.6 million (€32m) from Everton in 2004.

However, the pair fell out on many occasions, before Ferguson finally stepped down as coach last year.

“At the time, I came into the squad as a young lad and there were a few other young lads. He brought all that together and made us world club champions,” Rooney told MUTV.

“I’m very grateful for everything he’s done. It was a great feeling.

“Sir Alex is the best manager there’s been and for him to recognise my talent and want me to join this club was a great honour for me.

“He drove me over [to Old Trafford], just the two of us in his car. I remember being nervous but he was great and made me feel comfortable.”

Rooney, who is now United captain under Louis van Gaal, expressed his gratitude for Ferguson’s insistence to buy him back then.

“He was vitally important,” the England striker said.

“I’m grateful to him for having the faith to bring me in from Everton. I think he’s an incredible person and manager, the way you see his desire for the game.

“He certainly helped me a lot and helped us all.”