Former-Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed that he didn’t have a falling out with striker Wayne Rooney in the summer and he has also lifted the lid on what really went down during the summer between the two.
Just after the 2012/2013 campaign came to an end, with United winning their 21st league title, reports broke that Rooney had once again asked to leave the club.
Then followed months of speculation about the Englishman’s future with both Chelsea and Arsenal interested, however it was only The Blues who made a formal bid.
Giving an interview, Ferguson was asked about Rooney and the former-United boss was very open about what took place in the summer and here is what he had to say.
“He asked away,” said Ferguson. “He came in the day after we had won the title. Nothing happened that I would get upset about.
“Wayne is unfortunate in the sense that he is England’s big white hope. So therefore, the media is always centred around Wayne.
“And he has people who advise him. And I think that’s where all that’s coming from.
“I never fell out with him at any time, you know. Sometimes I would discipline him, but sometimes they all need discipline.”
Ferguson added: “When the club refused to sell him to Chelsea, he realised his only job was Manchester United. It’s brought back his focus.
“It’s brought back his work ethic and his purpose, and, you know, he’s playing well again.
“So maybe that was a good turning point for the boy. Did it end badly? No, I don’t think so.
“I think if Wayne walked in here today, he would shake my hand.”
Written by Alex Batt – @AlexBatt
