Rooney returns to Everton from Manchester United

English striker signs two-year contract with his former club, after winning 13 trophies at Old Trafford


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Wayne Rooney applauds the fans after the match. PHOTO: REUTERS

LONDON: England and Manchester United's record goalscorer Wayne Rooney completed a move back to his first club Everton on Sunday, the player told the Press Association in a statement.

The 31-year-old -- who had become a peripheral figure under Jose Mourinho last season -- signed a two year contract with Everton bringing the curtain down on 13 trophy-laden years at Manchester United.

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"It is some time since I said that the only Premier League club I would play for other than Manchester United was Everton, so I am delighted that the move has happened," he said in the statement.

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