Terry admits Rooney ‘perfect’ for Chelsea
John Terry admits Wayne Rooney would be the ideal signing for Chelsea if unsettled Manchester United striker quits.
LONDON:
John Terry admits Wayne Rooney would be the ideal signing for Chelsea if the unsettled Manchester United striker is allowed to quit Old Trafford.
Rooney recently revealed he would not extend his stay at United beyond the end of his current contract, which expires at the end of next season. Chelsea are one of the few clubs who can afford Rooney and Terry claims his England teammate will improve Carlo Ancelotti’s squad.
“Wayne is the best young player in the world,” said Terry. “I’m no different to any other player in saying that. We’ve got a great squad of players and he would add to that and strengthen the squad. He is the best player in the world for me.”
Nicolas Anelka, another Chelsea player, agrees that his club should do everything to sign Rooney even though he would be a direct rival for his place in the team.
Meanwhile, United left-back Patrice Evra insists his club can cope without Rooney. “If one player in the team doesn’t trust the others he should not play in the team,” said Evra. “Me, I trust everyone and I know we can win.”
United captain Nemanja Vidic wants the situation resolved to avoid any further distractions.
Published in The Express Tribune, October 22nd, 2010.
John Terry admits Wayne Rooney would be the ideal signing for Chelsea if the unsettled Manchester United striker is allowed to quit Old Trafford.
Rooney recently revealed he would not extend his stay at United beyond the end of his current contract, which expires at the end of next season. Chelsea are one of the few clubs who can afford Rooney and Terry claims his England teammate will improve Carlo Ancelotti’s squad.
“Wayne is the best young player in the world,” said Terry. “I’m no different to any other player in saying that. We’ve got a great squad of players and he would add to that and strengthen the squad. He is the best player in the world for me.”
Nicolas Anelka, another Chelsea player, agrees that his club should do everything to sign Rooney even though he would be a direct rival for his place in the team.
Meanwhile, United left-back Patrice Evra insists his club can cope without Rooney. “If one player in the team doesn’t trust the others he should not play in the team,” said Evra. “Me, I trust everyone and I know we can win.”
United captain Nemanja Vidic wants the situation resolved to avoid any further distractions.
Published in The Express Tribune, October 22nd, 2010.