Wayne Rooney is playing tough when it comes to the rumors of his huge contract with the St Andrews club. The former Manchester United and England captain has returned to English football by joining the West Midlands club and is set to reunite with former teammate Michael Carrick on Saturday. The Blues will travel to Middlesbrough with a sixth-place finish in the Championship for the game.

Wayne Rooney has weighed in on the rumors of his high salary as Birmingham's new manager.

Reports have suggested that Rooney will earn £1.5 million a year when he takes over from John Eustace, who is believed to earn a third of what the former England captain earns.

In a radio interview, the United record goalscorer strongly refuted these claims.

He said: "There's lots of stuff, especially with it being me.

"I understand that. There's lot of rumours which go round, but what's been out there is a load of rubbish, to be honest.

"As I said last week I came here because I really like the project.

"I've turned down jobs which would have paid a lot more but I've come here because I want to be successful. And I want to get this club back to the Premier League.

"But, as for some of the rumours, I just don't get involved with it."

Rooney’s first match in charge comes against his former United and England team-mate Michael Carrick, when Blues face Middlesbrough at the Riverside on Saturday.

Carrick and Rooney played alongside each other at Old Trafford for 11 years, winning five Premier League titles and the UEFA Champions League together in that time.

His former team-mate led Boro to a play-off place last season, and they have won their last four games after a dismal start to the campaign.

"Michael's a good friend of mine," he added.
"And he's doing a fantastic job at Middlesbrough. I'm pleased for him in that respect.

"We spoke early last week, but we then said we'd get this game out of the way and speak again after.

"To come up against him first time is great but we both want to win.

"I'm looking forward to seeing him. But, over the 90 minutes, it's Middlesbrough v Birmingham City - and we'll both be doing our best to win the match."

Rooney has also praised his squad for quickly adapting to a new managerial regime, with their preparations hindered somewhat by the recent international break.

The team has been missing a couple of players recently, with Bacuna not returning until Friday.

But the lads have shown a positive attitude. We have rehearsed the tactics and I am happy that they are receptive to the changes.

They are open to the changes we are trying.

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