Wayne Rooney, the iconic former Manchester United and England player, has singled out Darren Fletcher as his best teammate during his illustrious career.
Having retired in 2021, Rooney left a legacy as the top scorer for both United and England, holding 16 titles, including five Premier League wins and a Champions League victory.
Spanning his career from Everton to Derby, where he transitioned to management, Rooney played among top footballers like Ronaldo and Scholes. Now leading Birmingham in the Championship, he reminisced about his playing days on the Seven: Rob Burrow podcast.
Wayne Rooney reflected on close bonds with several teammates like John O'Shea and Michael Carrick, but named Darren Fletcher as his closest, sharing memorable times together at Manchester United.
Despite many friendships he shared with others, he found Nani the most challenging to play with due to his playing style. Fletcher, who joined United at 11, left a mark with over 300 games played under famed managers before departing in 2015.
Darren Fletcher, like Rooney, secured five Premier League titles and a Champions League with United, though he missed all three of United's European finals during his tenure. Post stints at West Brom and Stoke, he retired in 2019 and now serves as United's technical director.
Nani, celebrated for his skill during his time at United, has had an extensive career across Europe and the U.S.
At 36, he's now with Turkey's Adana Demirspor, under the management of football great Patrick Kluivert.
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