Sir Alex Ferguson has confirmed Wayne Rooney wants to leave Manchester United and will not play against Bursaspor because of an "ankle injury".
Reports emerged of a disagreement between Ferguson and Rooney when the player - who had been ruled out for up to three weeks with an alleged injury - said he had not had a problem with his ankle all season.
It emerged in press reports this week that Rooney was refusing to sign an extension to his current deal, which expires at the end of next season, and Ferguson - not taking any questions at his news conference - has now confirmed the stories.
"The player says he's adamant he wants to leave," he said, "His agent has intimated he won't sign a contract and he wants to leave. It's a shock. We're terribly disappointed by the news because we can't understand it.
"We've done nothing but help him at this club. Manchester United is that kind of club. We're as bemused as anyone can be."
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Reports emerged of a disagreement between Ferguson and Rooney when the player - who had been ruled out for up to three weeks with an alleged injury - said he had not had a problem with his ankle all season.
It emerged in press reports this week that Rooney was refusing to sign an extension to his current deal, which expires at the end of next season, and Ferguson - not taking any questions at his news conference - has now confirmed the stories.
"The player says he's adamant he wants to leave," he said, "His agent has intimated he won't sign a contract and he wants to leave. It's a shock. We're terribly disappointed by the news because we can't understand it.
"We've done nothing but help him at this club. Manchester United is that kind of club. We're as bemused as anyone can be."
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