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Wayne Rooney has revealed he will NEVER play for another Premier League club.

The Manchester United captain still has three years to run on the five-and-a-half year contract he signed in February 2014.

But the 30-year-old, who has been linked with moves to Manchester City and Chelsea in the past, insists when he does finally leave Old Trafford it won’t be for one of United’s domestic rivals.

Rooney will be rewarded for his 12 seasons at the club with a testimonial against Everton at Old Trafford on August 3, a week before the Community Shield with champions Leicester at Wembley.

And Rooney, who will give all the proceeds to the Wayne Rooney Foundation in a bid to raise £5m for disadvantaged children, is happy to have his former and current clubs as the only Premier League teams on his CV.

He said: “For me there could not be a more special testimonial match. Manchester United and Everton are the only clubs I have played for as a professional footballer.

“I am happy to say now that, whatever may happen in the future, I will never play for another Premier League club.

“I owe United and Everton everything for giving me my footballing opportunities.

"Through the Wayne Rooney Foundation I want to put something back and, at the same time, say a heartfelt thanks to everyone at these great clubs who ever helped me in my career.

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“Everton and United, along with my family, gave me the support and opportunity to help me achieve my goals and dreams.

“Having a young family of my own makes me realise it’s vital that every child gets the opportunity to grow up surrounded by love and support to give them a chance of fulfilling their potential.”

Rooney will start next season under new manager Jose Mourinho just four goals shy of Sir Bobby Charlton’s United goalscoring record of 249. He passed Charlton’s England record with his 50th international goal in September.

The pre-season clash with Everton is set to the first chance for United fans to see Mourinho’s new-look team ahead of next season after the Portuguese coach was announced as Louis van Gaal’s successor last month.

Mourinho said: “Wayne is and has been England’s best player for over a decade and this game will be a fitting tribute to everything he has achieved.

“I’m looking forward to what will be a very special night for us both. I’m sure the fans will make this a memorable occasion and help Wayne to raise a lot of money to help support vulnerable children.”

Tickets for the Wayne Rooney Testimonial Match between Manchester United and Everton on August 3 are available at £25 for adults and £10 for under-16s.

Those wishing to donate to The Wayne Rooney Foundation to help its work through its partner charities can also do so by visiting: www.mydonate.bt.com/charities/waynerooneyfoundation.