Published 22:24 IST, January 15th 2021

Wayne Rooney retires, Manchester United comes up with a heartfelt message for 'Wazza'

Manchester United has come up with a heartfelt tribute for their former star Wayne Rooney after he announced his retirement from football on Friday

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Iconic English footballer Wayne Rooney brought curtains down on his football career. It has been learned that Rooney has decided to take retirement from game in order to focus on manrial role. 35-year-old  has w been named permanent manr of Derby County Football Club. He has been acting as interim manr since end of vember.

'Happy retirement': Manchester United

Wayne Rooney is widely considered to be one of best players of his generation and is record goalscorer for both England national team and Manchester United and once he decided to bid adieu to his playing career, 'Red Devils' came forward with a heartfelt mess for ir former superstar.

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Taking to micro-blogging site, Man United posted an im of Rooney having donned ir official jersey i.e. during his association with legendary football club, and n hailed footballer's journey from a captain, goal-scorer, legend, and, w a manr. 

Manchester United congratulated by thanking English great for memories. 

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Even passionate football fans came forward to congratulate ex- forward and midfielder and at same time also wished him luck for his future endeavors as well. Here are some of reactions.

READ: English Football Icon Wayne Rooney Named Manr Of Derby County On Permanent Basis

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Wayne Rooney's association with Manchester United

' Wonder Boy' has scored 253 goals in his 559 appearances for 'Red Devils' during his 12-year career with club from 2004-05 to 2016/17 season. Meanwhile, 'Wazza' also ended up winning five Premier League titles along with three League Cups,  FA Cup, Champions League, Europa League, and FIFA Club World Cup during his time with Old Trafford-based franchise. 

He parted ways with Manchester United after 2016/17 edition and moved to his old club Everton tp participate in 2017/18 season.

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22:24 IST, January 15th 2021