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Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho: My plans for captain Wayne Rooney
JOSE MOURINHO told Wayne Rooney he is counting on him to help turn Manchester United back into title challengers after the duo held talks.
Jose Mourinho was reportedly keen to take Wayne Rooney to Chelsea in 2013
New United manager Mourinho made sure calling Rooney was one of his first tasks after succeeding Louis van Gaal and the striker is "excited" about the prospect of working with the Portuguese.
"Obviously I've spoken to him," said Rooney.
"It's exciting times for Manchester United and for myself and the other players.
"He's one of the best managers in the world and very successful. I'm looking forward to it."