10 Things You Didn't Know About Wayne Rooney

4. He Is The Fourth Richest Footballer In The World

Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney during the launch of the Bristol Audi centre, Bristol.
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Rooney reportedly signed a contract worth over £300,000 per week at Manchester United last year.

At the time, he was only beaten in football's richest list by Samuel Eto'o, who was on even more money at Anzhi Makhachkala, Lionel Messi and his former teammate Cristiano Ronaldo.

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