Wayne Rooney finally apologised to Manchester United fans on Thursday for the way his transfer negotiations were conducted last month, but he also insisted there was never a chance he would have left for Manchester City, dpa reported.
Although manager Sir Alex Ferguson claimed Rooney had said sorry to his team-mates and intended to do the same to the fans when he signed a five-year deal last month, three opportunities to apologise had not been taken.
But after scoring a match-winning penalty against Rangers in the Champions League, Rooney offered his apology, before insisting speculation about a move to City was inaccurate.
"I feel like I have apologised to the fans but everyone keeps saying that I haven't," said Rooney. "If that is the case, then I apologise for my side of things.
"I have made my point clear since I signed my contract that I am committed to this club for the long term. I want to be successful here.
"Everyone is saying that I was definitely going to Manchester City. Believe me, if I had gone it wouldn't have been in England."