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They've done the right thing he was what was needed for one season, a big signing to lift the fans but someone younger and quicker is what is required for the longer term.
It works both ways GB, if reports are to be believed the contract for the extra season was on the table but he was waiting to see if we qualified for the Champions League (as if not) before signing. As already stated £300 grand a week wages for a player out for 6 months, and no guarantees what he will be like when he comes back is a no no. Same with Rooney, if he goes off the wage bill that's a lot of money released that can be used to entice other players