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Wayne Rooney reveals he turned down China move worth 'a lot of money' last summer to rejoin former club Everton from Manchester United

Wayne Rooney chose the pressure of returning to Everton over a massive pay day in China.

The former England captain was linked with a move to the Far East in the final months of his Manchester United career, but eventually decided on an emotional homecoming at his boyhood club 13 years after leaving.

Rooney told BBC's Football Focus he decided against seeing out his career 'earning a lot of money' overseas.

Wayne Rooney has revealed he turned down a big money move to China to rejoin Everton
Wayne Rooney has revealed he turned down a big money move to China to rejoin Everton
Rooney left Manchester United after falling down the pecking order under Jose Mourinho
Rooney left Manchester United after falling down the pecking order under Jose Mourinho

'That's not me, I need those goals, I need that pressure.