Wayne Rooney has received assurances from the Glazer family that they are committed to investing in Manchester United. So many questions have been asked about the Glazers' ability to fund major purchases given the relatively low-key investments since Cristiano Ronaldo's world-record departure.
Rooney did, directly. The responses were enough to persuade him to sign a five-year contract estimated to be worth £40million, which will make him the highest-paid player in United history.
"I care for Manchester United," he told MUTV. "And I had some concerns.
"I made David Gill and the manager aware of them but the contract talks didn't really move forward.
"Once everything become public knowledge over the last few days, it looked as though there was nowhere to go.
"But the manager made it quite clear the door was still open for me to sign. The club still wanted me to sign.
"I spoke to my agent and said 'let's go in and sit down and try to resolve it to get the deal done'.
"Now I have spoken with the manager, David Gill and the Glazers. All of them have confirmed to me this is the right club to be at and this club will continue being successful and winning things."
Ferguson has never expressed any doubt over the Glazers' commitment. Many supporters have though.
Rooney insists Ferguson was not the sole reason for his decision to stay. But he admits the Scot is a powerful influence on his career.
"I am sure it has been difficult for him as well," acknowledged Rooney.
"He has to look after the club and was trying to convince me to sign a new deal at the club.
"He is a great manager. I have said many times one of the big reasons I joined this club was to work under him, with his experience, passion and will to win.
"I wanted to be successful working with him.
"I have managed to do that. I am hoping in the next few years we can do that again."
