da heads bet： Wayne Rooney ‘is really important for Manchester United’ and should stay put with the club this summer, according to Edwin van der Sar.
da jogodeouro： The former Red Devils goalkeeper, who is currently marketing director with Dutch giants Ajax, has spoken out on his ex-Old Trafford team-mate who has been linked with a move away from the Premier League champions this summer.
Outgoing boss Sir Alex Ferguson claimed that Rooney had requested a transfer, while the player has since denied it and suggested he was being forced out by the club who have subsequently claimed he is not for sale.
Paris Saint-Germain are lining up a massive deal to try and lure Rooney to France, but Van der Sar said he would like the 27-year-old England international to remain with United and start afresh under new boss David Moyes.
He told BBC Radio 5 live’s Sportsweek programme: “There has been so much pressure on him, you build him up and put all your money on him to make England world or European champions.
“So it’s also quite easy to cut him down again. Players have indifferent seasons and maybe Wayne’s been overtaken by Robin van Persie this year but it’s the hard work that he puts in for the team (that should be recognised).”
Rooney only managed 12 goals for United last season, while Van Persie won the plaudits with 26 following his arrival from Arsenal last summer.
And Van der Sar added: “It was maybe a lesser season (for Rooney) and he didn’t play the last couple of games but he’s really important for United.
“English players tend to stay in England to play their football and rightly so because you have big clubs, the tradition and the stadiums are always full.
“With the change of manager and backroom staff it could be a big change for Manchester United but I don’t think you’ll find a better atmosphere at many other clubs.”