The 2016-17 season marked a historic final chapter for Wayne Rooney at Old Trafford, as he officially became Manchester United's all-time leading goalscorer by surpassing Sir Bobby Charlton’s long-standing record with a stunning free-kick against Stoke City. Captaining the side to a unique treble of the Community Shield, League Cup, and UEFA Europa League, Rooney’s veteran leadership and selfless transition into deeper roles ensured he departed for his boyhood club, Everton, as a true legend of the game.