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Manchester United Legend Wayne Rooney Reveals His Best Teammate

Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney has had a storied career, playing for the club from 2004 to 2017 and winning numerous honors individually and collectively. In a recent interview, Rooney surprised fans by naming United academy graduate Darren Fletcher as his best teammate.

Rooney, the club’s all-time leading goalscorer, netted 253 times in 559 appearances across competitions, helping the club win five Premier League titles and a Champions League among other honors. During his time at United, he played alongside many great talents, including Cristiano Ronaldo, Ryan Giggs, and Paul Scholes. However, his close bond with Fletcher stands out.

“Best teammate? I’d say Darren Fletcher, he’s my best mate,” Rooney said. “We sat next to each other in the dressing room and shared really good moments on and off the pitch together. We’re really good friends – I’d say Darren Fletcher is my best teammate and closest.”

Fletcher, who joined Manchester United at 11, made his first-team debut for the club in 2002 and went on to make 342 appearances during his 13-year stint at Old Trafford. He is now a first-team coach at the club and expected to play a key role in the club’s development in the coming years.

Rooney also spoke about what he believes Manchester United are missing under current manager Erik ten Hag. According to Rooney, the club needs strong leadership in the dressing room to raise the team’s standards.

“You need five players in a dressing room that can lead a team,” Rooney said. “One thing I would say with Manchester United now is look at the team and you’re still asking questions about who the leader is. I know Bruno [Fernandes] is captain, but who are the leaders there?”

Rooney’s comments may still hold true today, but United have been active in the transfer market, signing five players to strengthen the squad. Despite their poor start to the current season, with only one win in three games, Erik ten Hag appears to have the confidence of the club’s revamped board and is expected to remain in charge for the foreseeable future.

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