Manchester United transfer news: Wayne Rooney offered to Napoli because of bad relationship with Jose Mourinho, claims ex-Fifa agent
WAYNE ROONEY was offered a move to Napoli because of his breakdown in relationship with Jose Mourinho, according to a former Fifa agent.
Vincenzo Morabito claims United tried to offload their captain in the summer.
Wayne Rooney was reportedly offered to Napoli in the summerReuters
He said it was because the England skipper’s relationship with Old Trafford boss Mourinho had soured.
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Morabito, who is Emmanuel Petit’s former agent, told Italian radio station CRC: “I know for a fact he was offered to Napoli as he can’t go to other English clubs, which could lead him to Spain and Italy.
“He was, I repeat, offered to Napoli.
“While the idea is beautiful, when you look at his £8.3million-a-year salary, it isn’t realistic.”
Wayne Rooney could have left United in the summer for Serie APA:Press AssociationVincenzo Morabito claimed Wayne Rooney could have gone to NapoliReuters
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Rooney, two goals away from breaking Bobby Charlton's record as United's all time top goalscorer, has an uncertain future in Manchester, according to Morabito.
Marabito, known for his close links with Italian clubs, added: "He certainly doesn't have a good relationship with Mourinho, and therefore is far from United, even on loan, to give them more room."
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