Van Nistelrooy welcomes Rooney

Ruud van Nistelrooy is excited at the prospect of forming a new Manchester United strike partnership with Wayne Rooney.

The 18-year-old England star completed his move to Old Trafford last night in a deal which could ultimately be worth £27m (€39.8m) to his former club Everton.

Van Nistelrooy, yet to feature for the Red Devils this season because of a hernia problem, cannot wait to play alongside such an “incredible player” as Rooney.

“Everyone knows Wayne is an amazing talent and the thought of him pulling on a United shirt is frightening,” he told the Daily Mirror.

“He proved himself at Euro 2004 and I don’t know many clubs who wouldn’t mind him in their side.

“He is an incredible player who has a huge future ahead of him. To do what he has already done at just 18 years old is incredible.

“Anyone who has seen him play knows what a talent he is. It really excites me to think he will be playing at United. He will be a great asset to the club and to play with him will be fantastic.”