„Monaco“ vice president Vadim Vasilyev says that last summer the second strongest team in the „Ligue 1“ was close to acquiring Wayne Rooney and believes that they can still attract the footballer.
Former „Manchester United“ manager Sir Alex Ferguson revealed that before the summer transfer window of 2013, the England national team striker submitted a request to sell him. It is believed that „Monaco“ made an offer at that time.
Ronald later signed a new five-and-a-half-year contract, which earns him 300,000 pounds a week, but Vadim Vasilyev still wants to develop the player in his ranks.
„A year ago, we negotiated with one of the best Premier League and England national team footballers,“ the vice president told journalists.
„In the end, the transfer did not happen, but I believe that, when the time comes, this deal will become a reality.“
This summer, „Monaco“ made moves in the player transfer market, while Falcao and James Rodriguez left the club. Despite this, Vasilyev hopes to turn „Monaco“ into one of the best clubs in Europe and compete for the French champion title.
„Ligue 1“ will be extremely difficult for the team to triumph this year, as only three wins have been secured in the first nine rounds.
