Rooney: I almost went to Newcastle before joining Manchester United. Both clubs wanted me at the time.

In a recent interview, Rooney talked about joining Manchester United. He said that he almost went to Newcastle.

Rooney said: "I felt that I would definitely go to Newcastle at that time, because Manchester United originally planned to wait for a season before signing me, but Newcastle made an offer. If Manchester United did not act in time, I would go to Newcastle."

"The two clubs are competing, and I The agent's friend was the chairman of Newcastle United at the time, so he was also trying to get me. "

"I wanted to go to Manchester United, but I talked to Sir Robson and Shearer. Sir Robson called me 'Mark' when he called me. I thought he had forgotten my name. Or a genius, because that's my middle name." Rooney said: "I always remember what Ferguson said, 'The hardest thing to do in life is to work hard.' This sentence has always affected me, no matter what job you are in, this sentence applies. ."

"In football, we have talent and ability, but sometimes we don't work hard every day. Some people take hard work for granted, but some players don't do it. I learned a lot from Ferguson."

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