ROONEYS FIRST INTERVIEW AFTER EXTENDING HIS CONTRACT QNE: You must be delighted to have signed a new extended deal at Manchester United? Yes I’m very happy to have signed a new long-term contract with Manchester United. This is one of the biggest clubs in the world and to know that I will be playing here for the majority of my career is something that I’m looking forward to. I’m happy that everything is now finalised and I can carry on concentrating on my football. QNE: This new contract will see you staying at the club over 10 years, did you ever think that when you first signed you would be there so long? I didn’t really know what was going to happen and wasn’t something that I really thought about at the time, I was just happy to have joined a massive club like Manchester United. The more I think about it 10 years is a long time, but when you’re enjoying your football at one of the biggest clubs in the world and are comfortable there then that’s what happens, we have seen this with the likes of Paul Scholes, Gary Neville, Ryan Giggs and Rio Ferdinand. QNE Some people will be surprised you signed a new contract due to the possibility that the club will not be in the Champions league next season, was this a factor? I know that’s what some of the press thought but it’s not a massive concern for me. This is because I know the direction that this club is going in, and if we don’t make it this season then we will come back stronger and claim a Champions League spot next season. Let’s not forget we still have a chance this year, some of the other teams are playing well but we have a strong squad here and if we have a positive end to the season then who knows what can happen. QNE: You have signed for a further 5 and a half years, does that mean you will stay at the club for virtually your entire top-flight career? Yes, I’ve been here since I was 18 and this contract will take me through to my thirties, which is almost my entire professional career. I’ve played most of my best football here and am looking forw
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