Wayne Rooney revealed in a BBC Sport interview that he nearly left Manchester United for Barcelona in 2010, attracted by the chance to play with talents like Lionel Messi. During that period, both Chelsea and Real Madrid also showed interest in him, but it was Barcelona's playing style and dominance under Pep Guardiola that captivated him. Rooney admitted he was ready to move to Spain, considering the uncertainty of Manchester United's future success at the time. Ultimately, he chose to stay at United instead of pursuing a deal with Barca.
"When I told Manchester United in 2010 that I did not want to sign a new deal and put in a transfer request, three clubs came in for me."
"In my head, I was ready to go and play in Spain and some talks did take place, but it was Barcelona whom I thought about the most."
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