Wayne Rooney returns to Everton

Wayne Rooney said he wasn't "coming into a retirement home" upon his return to Everton today.

The former Manchester United player said he was "excited" to be back in blue.

Wayne Rooney has confirmed he's rejoined Everton from Manchester United.

The Toffees have signed him on a two-year deal for an undisclosed fee.

The 31 year-old today thanked United for the past 13 years but says he's ecstatic at returning to his boyhood club.

Wayne Rooney tells EvertonFC.com what it means to be putting on a blue shirt again.

Bookmakers are offering 5/4 that Wayne Rooney is included in Gareth Southgate's England squad for the Russia World Cup (4/7 he is not).

He is now 50/1 to be the Premier League's top goal scorer after rejoining Everton.

Rooney's departure from Everton to Manchester United 13 years ago caused resentment among fans on Merseyside.

However, the 31 year old says he has never lost touch with his roots and has spoken about his love of Merseyside.

As time wore on, hatred towards Rooney from Evertonians eased and he even played for the club again in Duncan Ferguson's testimonial in 2015.

Here is the reaction of fans from both clubs.

Rooney's signing continues a busy summer at Everton with Rooney, also England's record goalscorer, joining Jordan Pickford, Davy Klaassen, Michael Keane, Henry Onyekuru, Nathangelo Markelo and Sandro Ramirez as new additions.

Everton Football Club has confirmed that Wayne Rooney is to return to Goodison Park after 13 years at Manchester United.

The striker, who scored 253 goals in 559 games during his time at Old Trafford, has signed a two year deal for the Merseyside team.

Rooney first joined for the youth squad at Everton in 1996, making his professional debut in 2002. He signed for United in 2004.