Wayne Rooney flips signing new deal at Manchester United

In a dramatic turn of events, Wayne Rooney has signed a new 5 year contract with Manchester United and will be staying with the English giants.  News and specualtion has been running rampant over the last week about the star striker's future after he announced he was looking to leave the club.  Rooney questioned United's ambition to win trophy's going forward.  Yesterday the police had to be called to chase away fans picketing outside Rooney's house denouncing his decision to leave.

Now, just a day later, how things have changed.  Wayne Rooney, Sir Alex Ferguson and Manchester United officials met yesterday to try to hash things out.  Apparently they were able to as news has broken about a new 5 year contract being agreed upon. 

Wayne Rooney said: "I'm delighted to sign another deal at United. In the last couple of days, I've talked to the manager and the owners and they've convinced me this is where I belong. I said on Wednesday the manager's a genius and it's his belief and support that have convinced me to stay. I'm signing a new deal in the absolute belief that the management, coaching staff, board and owners are totally committed to making sure United maintains its proud winning history, which is the reason I joined the club in the first place."

Sir Alex Ferguson tried his best to explain the difficult situation after a week of crazy speculation. "It's been a difficult week, but the intensity of the coverage is what we expect at Manchester United. I said to the boy that the door is always open and I'm delighted Wayne has agreed to stay. "Sometimes, when you're in a club, it can be hard to realise just how big it is and it takes something like the events of the last few days to make you understand. I think Wayne now understands what a great club Manchester United is. "I'm pleased he has accepted the challenge to guide the younger players and establish himself as one of United's great players. It shows character and belief for what we stand for."