Manchester United's Wayne Rooney would love life in China, says former England boss Sven-Goran Eriksson

  • Wayne Rooney is considering leaving Old Trafford after 13 years
  • The 31-year-old has lost his place in Manchester United's starting line-up
  • A move to the Chinese Super League is one of many options for the forwardĀ 

Former England boss Sven-Goran Eriksson has reassured Wayne Rooney that he will have a 'positive experience' should he move to the Chinese Super League.

The 31-year-old forward is considering leaving Old Trafford after 13 years after losing his place in the starting line-up.

He has also lost his place in the England time and a big-money move is becoming increasingly likely.

Wayne Rooney is considering leaving Old Trafford after losing his place in the starting line-up

Wayne Rooney is considering leaving Old Trafford after losing his place in the starting line-up

Sven Goran Eriksson has reassured  Rooney that he would enjoy life in China

Sven Goran Eriksson has reassured Rooney that he would enjoy life in China

'I haven't spoken to Rooney for a long time, so I don't know what he is thinking, but if he went to China I think he would have a Ā­positive experience,' Eriksson insisted.


'He has a young family but there are international schools in the big cities and I know for sure he would have every help possible to make him settle. He would be made very welcome.

'The only problem you have is the language. But if you live in Shanghai or Beijing you have a lot of foreign people, so it is less of an issue. I bumped into many Swedish people in Shanghai and many Europeans live there, working for big companies.

'And, don't forget, the players get treated well. They have Ā­everything they need and are very well looked after, so for Ā­someone like Rooney or Diego Costa that would not be a problem.'

Erikkson (left) managed Rooney during his five years in charge of the Three Lions

Erikkson (left) managed Rooney during his five years in charge of the Three Lions

The former England manager shakes Rooney's hand during the 2004 European Championship

The former England manager shakes Rooney's hand during the 2004 European Championship