Wayne Rooney: Man Utd striker named as new captain

· Aug 14th, 2014 · 0 Comment

a4092e24Manchester United have named Wayne Rooney as their new captain.

The England international, 28, replaces Nemanja Vidic, who has left the club for Inter Milan , while Darren Fletcher has been named as vice-captain.

Rooney will skipper United in the Premier League opener with Swansea at Old Trafford on 16 August.

“It is a huge honour and a role I will perform with great pride,” said Rooney. “I am very grateful to the manager for the faith he has shown in me.”

Rooney – confirmed as captain after the 2-1 friendly win over Valencia on Tuesday night – was one of the favourites for the job once Patrice Evra also asked to leave.

Source:BBC


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