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Wayne Rooney: I got death threats when leaving Everton for Man United
- Rooney says he received death threats when he left Everton for Manchester United in 2004.
- The threats included spray painting and smashing the parents’ house and his partner’s home.
- Rooney said he had to stay mentally strong to cope with the abuse.
- The move marked a long career arc, including 13 seasons with Manchester United and later a return to Everton.
- Rooney’s remarks reference the rivalry between Liverpool and Manchester as a complicating factor in leaving Everton.
- The admission highlights the personal impact of transfer-related abuse on players and families.
- Rooney described the experience as something that required strong mental fortitude.
- Rooney’s move occurred in a £27 million transfer deal in 2004.
- Rooney reflected on his career trajectory, including a return to Everton and subsequent MLS and Derby stints.
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