Wayne Rooney addresses desire to play for Celtic

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Wayne Rooney is one of the greatest players in English football history and one could argue that he did not even come close to fulfilling his potential. Yet, he was still able to finish his career as Manchester United's highest-ever goalscorer and behind only Harry Kane for the England national team. Even more importantly, he has a soft spot for Celtic.

Rooney started his career at Everton and showed immense potential and ability very early on. That resulted in Manchester United signing him.

It is at Old Trafford that Rooney spent the majority of his career going on to win everything possible and establish himself as one of the most popular footballers in recent memory. At one point in time, he was considered to be at the same level as Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, and was making it to the cover of FIFA consistently.

Having spent so much time in the spotlight, there is not much about Rooney that is not known to the public. Except for his desire to have played for Celtic, a dream that unfortunately never came true.

Wayne Rooney addresses desire to play for Celtic

As reported by Glasgow World, Rooney said while speaking to Celtic TV:

"It's always been a team I've always followed and obviously wanting to win.

“So, yeah, unfortunately I didn't get the opportunity. I would have liked to at some point try and play for Celtic, but it didn't work out, didn't have that chance. So, yeah, it's always a club I always look out for and want to do well."

Rooney's desire to have played for Celtic might not have come true. But he has nothing but positive things to say about the club.

He was recently involved in a legends match between Celtic and Manchester United. And the English legend ended up turning back the clock by scoring a fantastic goal on the afternoon.

That was not enough to inspire the Manchester United legends to victory though. Ultimately, it was their Celtic counterparts who ended the day on top, winning the game by penalties. The result never really mattered though. The game had been organised to help a good cause and that was the most important thing.

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