Wayne Rooney says he was forced out of Everton in the summer of 2004, with the Toffees actively touting him out to potential clubs as they needed raise cash to ease their crippling finances. Rooney left Goodison Park for Manchester United on transfer deadline day in a deal worth around £30m.

Did Rooney celebrate against Everton?

Wayne Rooney was evidently delighted to troll Manchester City fans after renewing their long rivalry with a goal for Everton in their 1-1 draw on Monday night, in which he celebrated in front of the very same supporters that he did so nearly five years ago.

Where did Rooney go after Everton?

After 18 months in the USA, Rooney returned to England to take up a player-coach role with Derby County in January 2020. Made captain immediately, he registered an assist on his debut against Barnsley and scored six goals in his 24 appearances as the Rams finished 10th.