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Former Three Lions and Manchester United player, Wayne Rooney has agreed on terms and conditions to become the head coach of D.C United.
The Washington Post’s Steven Goff also confirmed that the former England striker has returned to the Major League Soccer team where he played in the 2018-2019 season.
The former Derby County boss landed at Dulles International Airport on Sunday at noon to finalize details and sign his contract.
Rooney would take the place of interim coach, Chad Ashton, who would remain in the former Manchester United star’s staff of assistants.
Rooney would become the fifth active English coach in MLS, along with Inter Miami’s Phil Neville, Minnesota United’s Adrian Heath, Nashville S.C.’s Gary Smith, and NYC F.C.’s Nick Cushing.
When asked by ESPN whether Rooney was in discussions with D.C. United, his spokesperson said: “Several discussions have taken place with clubs — both at home and abroad — interested in the possibility of Wayne becoming their manager.
“Wayne remains interested in projects that excite him whilst continuing to develop his skills and knowledge as a manager.
“At this stage, no decision or agreement has been made with any club.”
Wayne Mark Rooney is an English professional football manager and former player. He was recently the manager of EFL League One club Derby County, for whom he previously served as interim player-manager. He spent much of his playing career as a forward while also being used in various midfield roles.