Premier League: Wayne Rooney's illustrious 13 year stay at Manchester United

[caption id=“attachment_3794181” align=“alignnone” width=“940”] Wayne Rooney joined Sir Alex Ferguson’s Manchester United in 2004 for 25 million pounds to become the most expensive teenager in Britain. Reuters[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_3794183” align=“alignnone” width=“940”] Rooney marked his arrival at Old Trafford with a hattrick on his United debut in a Champions League match against Fenerbahce. Reuters[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_3794185” align=“alignnone” width=“940”] Rooney scored in United’s 2-0 victory offer bitter rivals Arsenal which ended the Gunners’ record unbeaten run at 49. Reuters[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_3794171” align=“alignnone” width=“940”] Rooney’s partnership with Cristiano Ronaldo saw United win three Premier League titles and a Champions League before Ronaldo left for Real Madrid. Reuters.[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_3794173” align=“alignnone” width=“940”] The Carlos Tevez and Wayne Rooney combo lit-up Old Trafford and had fans looking forward to a potent strike force for the future only for Tevez to join cross-town rivals Manchester City. Reuters[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_3794175” align=“alignnone” width=“940”] Perhaps his best goal in United colours, Rooney’s stunning overhead kick goal against City was judged as the best goal in Premier League history at the Premier League 20 seasons awards. Reuters[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_3794177” align=“alignnone” width=“940”] Rooney scored a hattrick in United’s memorable 8-2 victory over Arsenal in the 2011-12 season. Reuters[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_3794179” align=“alignnone” width=“940”] Rooney partnered Robin van Persie during Sir Alex Ferguson’s last season with Manchester United and propelled United to their 13th Premier League title. Reuters[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_3794189” align=“alignnone” width=“940”] Alex Ferguson’s relationship with Wayne Rooney deteriorated during the Scot’s final seasons and he was close to joining rivals Chelsea after Ferguson’s departure only to stay on at the club. Reuters[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_3794187” align=“alignnone” width=“940”] Wayne Rooney leaves Manchester United as their all time leading goalscorer and will look to finish his career on a high at boyhood club Everton. Reuters[/caption]