"Wayne is, and has been, England's best player for over a decade and this game will be a fitting tribute to everything he has achieved," the 53-year-old new Manchester United manager said. ''I'm looking forward to what will be a very special night for us both. I’m sure the fans will make this a memorable occasion and help Wayne to raise a lot of money to help support vulnerable children.''
Rooney, 30, joined the Old Trafford club from Everton in 2004 and is hoping to raise as much as £5m ($7.2m) through his testimonial, with the money going to the Wayne Rooney Foundation, which will then filter through to the NSPCC, Claire House Children's Hospice, Alder Hey Children's Hospital and the Manchester United Foundation.
The United captain told ManUtd.com, ''For me there could not be a more special testimonial match. Manchester United and Everton are the only clubs I have played for as a professional footballer. I am happy to say now that, whatever may happen in the future, I will never play for another Premier League club. I owe United and Everton everything for giving me my footballing opportunities. Through the Wayne Rooney Foundation I want to put something back, and say a heartfelt thanks to everyone at these great clubs who helped me in my career. Everton and United, along with my family, gave me the support and opportunity to help me achieve my goals and dreams.''
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