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At the training camp of the leaders of the English Premier League club - great news. The young forward of the national team and the "Red Devils" Wayne Rooney has signed a new six-year contract with the club and will defend the team's colors until 2012.
The 21-year-old player joined the "Man Utd" team led by Sir Alex Ferguson two years ago when he left Everton in Liverpool for a fee of 27 million pounds.
Negotiations for the new contract started just two months ago, and the mutual desire from both sides, between the club and the player, quickly bore fruit and an agreement was reached.
"This is something I have always wanted," said English wonderkid W. Rooney. - "There are many things I want to achieve with this club, so I started this season with great hopes."
"Red Devils" head coach Sir Alex Ferguson is pleased that W. Rooney signed a long-term contract just a year after Portuguese Cristiano Ronaldo signed a new contract and committed to staying with the team until 2010.
"Our intentions reflect that we want the team to stay together," said the Scottish specialist. - "Last year Cristiano Ronaldo signed a new contract, and now we have another amazing young talent in the team. We believe that Wayne and Cristiano will become the best players in the world. Their best times are still ahead, and we will be very happy to witness that."
These news lifted the team's spirits before Sunday's match, where "Man Utd" will face the defending champions Chelsea at their "Old Trafford" stadium, and in case of victory, they can pull away by six points from the nearest pursuers.
"This is a wonderful time now, and I gladly accept such challenges," added W. Rooney. - "The team is improving, there is a mix of experienced players and youth, and I am just happy to be a part of it."
The forward's debut took place two years ago in the UEFA Champions League match against Istanbul's Fenerbahce, and then W. Rooney scored a hat-trick against the Turkish team, with the team winning 4-0. Wearing the "Man Utd" jersey, the player has scored 42 goals in 107 appearances so far, and this season he has scored 7 goals in the English championship.
