Overview
- Rooney says homes belonging to his parents and then‑girlfriend were spray painted and damaged after he left Everton for Manchester United.
- He moved in 2004 for a reported £27 million after rejecting a club‑record contract offer from Everton.
- He recalls writing to Duncan Ferguson during the striker’s 1995 prison term and says Ferguson wrote back.
- Rooney contrasts past pressures with today’s social media scrutiny, citing his 16‑year‑old son Kai at Manchester United and a Puma sponsorship.
- He adds that the Liverpool–Manchester rivalry sharpened the reaction to his decision and stresses the need for mental resilience and support.