Wayne Rooney rejoins Everton from leaving Manchester United after 13 years

English re-signs for boyhood club who he left to play for Manchester United in 2004.

In this file photo taken in 2015, Manchester United's Wayne Rooney is seen during a pre-season friendly at Goodison Park. Peter Byrne / Press Association

Manchester United's former England football captain Wayne Rooney has rejoined boyhood favourites Everton from their Premier League rivals, the Merseyside club said on Sunday.

"Everton can confirm that Wayne Rooney has rejoined the club from Manchester United on a two-year deal for an undisclosed fee," a statement on Everton's website read.

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