Former D.C. United star striker Wayne Rooney is no longer the manager of soon-to-be English League One side Derby County. The club announced the news on social media, saying that Rooney informed them on Friday that “he wishes to be relieved of his duties.”

Derby County had a disappointing season that saw them relegated from the Championship after finishing 23rd out of 24 teams. However, there was little Rooney could do to prevent this scenario due to various issues surrounding the club. This included a transfer embargo and 21 points deduction for entering administration and financial irregularities.

Despite all of this, Rooney was reportedly willing to stay with Derby under the condition that the club gets new owners. However, that seems unlikely to happen anytime soon after U.S. businessman Chris Kirchner decided to withdraw his bid. Kirchner received approval for the takeover but then failed to prove he had the funds to complete it.

“Personally, I feel the club now needs to be led by someone with fresh energy and not affected by the events that have happened over the last eighteen months, said Rooney in a statement. “I will remember my time at Derby with great pride and affection and would like to thank all my staff, players, and of course the fans for their incredible support. I will never forget you and hope to see you all again in the near future and in happier times.”

Rooney joined Derby in 2019 in a player-coach role despite having two years left on his deal with MLS side D.C. United at the time. He was appointed manager in late 2020 after Phillip Cocu stepped down and posted a 24-22-39 record since then.               

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Wayne Rooney has decided to put an end to his playing career. The 35-year-old star announced his decision on Friday while also confirming he’ll become a manager for Derby County on a full-time basis.

Rooney joined Derby as a player/coach in January 2020 following his two-season stint in the MLS with D.C. United. He was promoted to an interim-manager role in November when the English club parted ways with Phillip Cocu.

“I will miss playing, of course, but I can now get excited about the future and my role as a manager,” said Rooney.

“I can promise everyone involved in the club and all our fans, my staff, and I will leave no stone unturned in achieving the potential I have witnessed over the last 12 months of this historic football club,” he added.

Since arriving at Derby, Rooney made 35 appearances for the Championship side. He scored seven goals and added three assists.

As an interim manager, Rooney had three wins and four draws in his first eight games. However, he lost the last three and is facing a tough task to get the team back on the winning path.

Wayne Rooney’s professional career started with Everton, where he became a phenom and lauded as one of the biggest talents in English soccer. Manchester United took notice and made him the world’s most expensive teenager in 2004.

Rooney stayed at Old Trafford for 13 years, winning every trophy imaginable, including five Premier League titles and one from the UEFA Champions League. He played a total of 559 games for Man Utd, scoring club-record 253 goals.

In 2017, Rooney re-joined Everton but only spent 18 months with the club before deciding to come to the United States.  He played 52 games with D.C., scoring 25 goals and earning one MLS All-Star nod.

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Wayne Rooney’s MLS adventure is coming to an end sooner than expected. Rooney announced on Tuesday that he is leaving D.C. United in order to take on a player-coach role with English Championship side Derby County.

Rooney won’t assume his new role immediately, however, as he looks to wrap up the 2019 MLS season with D.C. and try to win MLS Cup. The veteran English forward made 21 appearances in MLS this year,  scoring 11 goals and dishing six assists.

“I remain fully focused on giving my all for the team for the rest of this season and repaying the support shown by the Black-and-Red faithful by hopefully delivering an MLS Cup to Audi Field,” – said Rooney in a statement.  “My time in Major League Soccer is something I will always be proud of.” 

Rooney’s decision to leave the United States was a result of him wanting to be closer to his family. The 33-year-old was also attracted by the opportunity to learn under Derby’s new boss Phillip Cocu.

“Wayne Rooney is an extremely talented and top-class footballer,” – said Cocu of his new player and staff member. “It is an exciting prospect for him to be joining Derby County and he can bring so much to this squad, both on and off the pitch.”

Wayne Rooney joined D.C. United in 2018, signing a three and a half years deal with the club. Rooney’s first year in MLS proved to be quite successful, as he scored 12 goals and provided six assists in 22 games. He was also named into MLS Best XI at the end of 2018.

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Former D.C. United star striker Wayne Rooney is no longer the manager of soon-to-be English League One side Derby County. The club announced the news on social media, saying that Rooney informed them on Friday that “he wishes to be relieved of his duties.”

Derby County had a disappointing season that saw them relegated from the Championship after finishing 23rd out of 24 teams. However, there was little Rooney could do to prevent this scenario due to various issues surrounding the club. This included a transfer embargo and 21 points deduction for entering administration and financial irregularities.

Despite all of this, Rooney was reportedly willing to stay with Derby under the condition that the club gets new owners. However, that seems unlikely to happen anytime soon after U.S. businessman Chris Kirchner decided to withdraw his bid. Kirchner received approval for the takeover but then failed to prove he had the funds to complete it.

“Personally, I feel the club now needs to be led by someone with fresh energy and not affected by the events that have happened over the last eighteen months, said Rooney in a statement. “I will remember my time at Derby with great pride and affection and would like to thank all my staff, players, and of course the fans for their incredible support. I will never forget you and hope to see you all again in the near future and in happier times.”

Rooney joined Derby in 2019 in a player-coach role despite having two years left on his deal with MLS side D.C. United at the time. He was appointed manager in late 2020 after Phillip Cocu stepped down and posted a 24-22-39 record since then.               

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Wayne Rooney has decided to put an end to his playing career. The 35-year-old star announced his decision on Friday while also confirming he’ll become a manager for Derby County on a full-time basis.

Rooney joined Derby as a player/coach in January 2020 following his two-season stint in the MLS with D.C. United. He was promoted to an interim-manager role in November when the English club parted ways with Phillip Cocu.

“I will miss playing, of course, but I can now get excited about the future and my role as a manager,” said Rooney.

“I can promise everyone involved in the club and all our fans, my staff, and I will leave no stone unturned in achieving the potential I have witnessed over the last 12 months of this historic football club,” he added.

Since arriving at Derby, Rooney made 35 appearances for the Championship side. He scored seven goals and added three assists.

As an interim manager, Rooney had three wins and four draws in his first eight games. However, he lost the last three and is facing a tough task to get the team back on the winning path.

Wayne Rooney’s professional career started with Everton, where he became a phenom and lauded as one of the biggest talents in English soccer. Manchester United took notice and made him the world’s most expensive teenager in 2004.

Rooney stayed at Old Trafford for 13 years, winning every trophy imaginable, including five Premier League titles and one from the UEFA Champions League. He played a total of 559 games for Man Utd, scoring club-record 253 goals.

In 2017, Rooney re-joined Everton but only spent 18 months with the club before deciding to come to the United States.  He played 52 games with D.C., scoring 25 goals and earning one MLS All-Star nod.

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Wayne Rooney’s MLS adventure is coming to an end sooner than expected. Rooney announced on Tuesday that he is leaving D.C. United in order to take on a player-coach role with English Championship side Derby County.

Rooney won’t assume his new role immediately, however, as he looks to wrap up the 2019 MLS season with D.C. and try to win MLS Cup. The veteran English forward made 21 appearances in MLS this year,  scoring 11 goals and dishing six assists.

“I remain fully focused on giving my all for the team for the rest of this season and repaying the support shown by the Black-and-Red faithful by hopefully delivering an MLS Cup to Audi Field,” – said Rooney in a statement.  “My time in Major League Soccer is something I will always be proud of.” 

Rooney’s decision to leave the United States was a result of him wanting to be closer to his family. The 33-year-old was also attracted by the opportunity to learn under Derby’s new boss Phillip Cocu.

“Wayne Rooney is an extremely talented and top-class footballer,” – said Cocu of his new player and staff member. “It is an exciting prospect for him to be joining Derby County and he can bring so much to this squad, both on and off the pitch.”

Wayne Rooney joined D.C. United in 2018, signing a three and a half years deal with the club. Rooney’s first year in MLS proved to be quite successful, as he scored 12 goals and provided six assists in 22 games. He was also named into MLS Best XI at the end of 2018.

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